Category: Criminal Defense
If a police officer has charged you with theft, you are likely unsure of what to do whether you are innocent of guilty. Theft charges are criminal charges, and if a judge convicts you, those charges can remain on your criminal record for the rest of your life. After an officer charges you with theft, […]
Criminal Lawyer Every state has laws regarding possession of drug substances and paraphernalia, and may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. The factors that can contribute to punishments the accused faces, may include whether he or she has a criminal background, how much was found in possession, and what type of drug it […]
Criminal Lawyer Being in a car accident, no matter which end you’re on, can be traumatic. You might have been minding your own business on the road when all of a sudden you hit another car and pulled over to the shoulder. It looks like both cars are pretty banged up, the other driver is […]
In this recently decided case, United States v. Clark, Crim. App. No. 37499, the trial counsel argued that lack of responses from the Airman who was confronted by Special Agents about sending sexual messages to a minor constituted, in essence, his guilt. In this case, the Airman sent sexual messages and pictures to a 13 […]
Criminal Lawyer If you were recently arrested for drug possession, it is understandable that you’re stressed out and frightened. A drug possession is a serious charge that can result in jail time and other consequences. That is why it is so important to hire a skilled drug lawyer as soon as possible who is knowledgeable about […]
Facing charges of drug possession can leave a person feeling completely overwhelmed with how to properly manage the legal process. There are a number of reasons that the help of an attorney is likely to be in your best interest. It will be important to make sure that you have an attorney with experience by […]
Sex Crimes are some of the most difficult crimes to defend against, not only due to the social stigma that accompanies the allegation but also because of the penalties associated with the crimes. Everyone knows that if you are charged with a crime you are to be innocent until proven guilty. Generally speaking, that is […]
The most common use of the Fifth Amendment in criminal cases is the defendant’s “right to remain silent.” The U.S. Constitution states that no person “… shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…” Can You Be Punished for “Taking the Fifth”? This right to be silent is intertwined with the defendant’s […]
Your right to remain silent after you’ve been charged with a criminal offense is one of the most important rights you have. You’ve likely seen TV shows and movies featuring police officers reading someone their “Miranda Rights,” which includes the right to remain silent. However, this legal right is a little more complex than it […]
In some situations, it can be helpful for a law firm to also have a public relations team, either in-house or working with them. Sometimes, there are attorneys that hold this dual role. When there is a high profile legal case such as a criminal or murder case, it may be a smart move to […]