Category: Criminal Defense
Before you hire a criminal defense lawyer, you might be wondering what an arraignment is, and if you must attend one. There is a lot to understand when you’re facing criminal charges. When you work with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer, you can get your questions and concerns addressed in advance of court proceedings. This […]
We commonly think that a DUI or DWI charge involves alcohol or illegal drugs. However, if a driver becomes intoxicated by their prescription medication and decides to drive, they, too are subject to DUI charges. Becoming All Too Common A report administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that twenty percent of all […]
A proffer agreement is a written contract between a federal prosecutor and a criminal defendant or someone who is under investigation, in which the person agrees to provide the government with helpful information about crimes with some assurances that they will be protected against prosecution. Proffer is also sometimes called “Queen for a day.” Proffer […]
The repercussions of a DUI conviction are very serious. Regardless of whether or not you have a clean criminal record, you could face exorbitant fines, time in jail, or even lose your license. In order to mitigate the consequences, it’s a good idea to retain an experienced attorney for their expertise. A DUI conviction could […]
Domestic violence is any incident of sexual or physical violence perpetrated by a person with whom you are intimate or related. It typically involves violence between spouses or partners, a child and their parent, or elderly abuse. Domestic violence also covers non-physical violent acts like abusive language, threats, or emotional/psychological manipulation. Domestic Violence: Misdemeanor vs. […]
I often hear people ask, “How?” How did a drug make it to the market when it’s so incredibly dangerous? Some of these medications can be lethal: they cause stroke, cancer, or kidney failure. And tragically many people have no idea until it’s too late. They trust their doctors and assume the best. Here are […]
Failing to appear at a court appearance in the criminal law world is a serious situation. If you fail to appear at your court appearance, the judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. If you are pulled over, and the police officer runs a check on your name, you will be arrested. If you are […]
Don’t drink and drive is a message we begin ingraining into children as early as we possibly can. Yet every year people get behind the wheel after having a drink or two or more. That choice results in a very tragic statistic: a drunk-driving death occurs every 15 minutes. When celebs our kids look up […]
“The police know I’m guilty. I know I’m guilty. Why do I need an attorney?” Because, at the very least, experienced defense counsel will tear apart prosecution’s evidence and analyze it for factors that could limit your sentencing exposure. Experienced criminal defense counsel may identify technical issues, such as constitutional violations, that you would miss […]
Before a criminal case goes to trial, a deposition might be taken. When a deposition occurs, a witness will be under oath, and will be asked oral or written questions. An authorized person of the court, usually a top court reporter, will record the answers. In criminal case depositions, the testimony of those involved could be […]