Criminal Defense

Part of your penalty may be a prison sentence if you are convicted of a crime. The sentence you receive depends on things like the nature of your conviction, whether you are a repeat offender and the skill of your legal representation.  However, even if you are...

If a court finds you guilty of a criminal charge, they will hand you a sentence. It might involve time behind bars, fines, community service or attendance in education programs.  Some charges can lead to license suspicion or restrictions, such as ignition interlock...

When you face police questioning, it’s crucial to remember they have done this many more times than you have. You will likely face some very experienced investigators chosen to question you because they have a record of getting the answers they need. There are many...

A new report released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology provides a revealing condemnation regarding the validity of bite mark analysis in criminal cases. Taking a second look has uncovered potential unreliability and a lack of scientific support....

Police officers typically need to show a warrant if they want to search your vehicle. That is because the Constitution's Fourth Amendment grants people the right to go about without constantly worrying police will stop them and search their vehicle. Yet there are...

People who are facing criminal charges will likely want to get out of jail while their case is ongoing. Being out of jail lets them work on their defense and live life while they’re waiting on their upcoming court dates.  There’s a risk of defendants failing to show...

Even if you are not formally charged, being accused of a crime you did not commit can be disheartening, to say the least. If you are falsely charged with a crime, you have the legal right, as well as the moral duty, to defend yourself. Because if you do not, you might...

The United States Constitution provides very specific rights to people in this country. The first 10 amendments to it are known as the Bill of Rights. The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures.  In many cases, police officers need...

Law enforcement agencies often use undercover officers and agents to gather evidence against people whom they suspect are engaged in criminal activity. Agencies from the federal down to the local level may use undercover officers. They may also use civilians to...

Law enforcement are tasked with preventing crime and ensuring that the law is upheld. To do this, they are granted a host of powers. However, these powers are not unlimited and police officers cannot arbitrarily interfere with the liberty of free citizens.  As a...