Getting an Attorney to Handle Your Criminal Case
Within the criminal justice jungle, a defense attorney serves as the defendant’s guide, protector, and confidant. Defense attorneys are usually gro...
Your Rights if Arrested
When most people think of an “arrest,” they envision a police officer cuffing criminal suspects and placing them in the back of a police cruiser...
Your Rights When Dealing With the Police
Should you speak with the police officer? Should you let the officer search your home or car? And what happens if you don’t?
Trouble With the Law: Ten Things You Should Know
Lawyers take criminal law classes in law school, but until they’re trying cases, it’s all theory. Here’s the low-down from the street, the holdi...
What to Do if Falsely Accused of a Crime in Minnesota
Being accused of a crime is not a matter to be taken lightly. Even if you didn’t commit a crime, the accusation alone can have serious legal consequ...
Fifth Amendment Rights and Your Criminal Charges: Fact v. Fiction
It’s common to hear defendants on criminal drama shows and movies "plead the fifth" to try and avoid incriminating themselves upon arrest and qu...
Criminal Defense Lawyers: Why They are Important to Your Case
Criminal Defense Lawyers are a very valuable tool when you, or a loved one, have been charged with a crime, or you are being interrogated by the ...
Attorney-Client Privacy
Attorney client privacy protects communications between a client and the attorney and keeps these communications confidential. The theory behind t...
Choosing a Good Criminal Lawyer in the Current Financial Environment
Of the many issues I see cross my desk these days none are more important than the criteria one needs to use in selecting a quality criminal attor...
Being Arrested Without Warrant in Florida
An arrest on criminal charges may be done without warning and Florida law allows for many circumstances for an arrest without an arrest warrant. T...
Arrested in Minnesota? Get Out on Bail
Getting arrested is a terrifying experience. If you need assistance, make sure you contact an experienced Minnesota criminal defense lawyer. Don...
Cell Phones and the Right to Privacy After Arrest
The California Supreme Court came down with a very controversial decision this month. In People v. Diaz the court decided that the police may automati...
Should I Hire a Private Defense Lawyer?
Simply put, it would be a giant mistake not to hire a lawyer to represent you on a criminal case. Yes, it will cost you some money to get help, but ...
Criminal Arrest: Defendants Rights if Arrested
Dealing with a criminal charge or arrest can be a frightening and difficult time. If you or a loved one is facing such a situation, you need to be...
Illegal Search of Automobiles by Police in Drug and Marijuana Cases
Over the last several years both State and Federal Courts throughout the United States have seen an increase in the number of court decisions giving p...
How To Talk to Police When You're Pulled Over
As many motorists know, getting pulled over can be a daunting experience. Just like the police officer is merely carrying out his work and adhering ...
Is There a Time Limit for Charging People With Crimes in Texas?
Usually, Yes. A “Time limit” to bring a criminal charge against a person is called a “statute of limitations”. This is the legal phrase that...
Getting Released From Prison: Writ Of Habeas Corpus
The United States Constitution grants individuals the privilege to the writ of habeas corpus. Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 states that the &...
Confronted By An Arrest? Remember These Points
In the course of our day-to-day lives there are some incidents that will be traumatic and quite likely done on accident, which we have no influence ...
Defense to Restraining Orders
This is for those who have been served or threatened with 209A orders. You are not alone. Each year thousands of people, mostly men, are falsely acc...
What To Expect When You Hire A New Jersey Defense Lawyer
If you are charged with a serious crime, hiring a defense lawyer will be a smart move. However, it is important to understand the lawyer's role and ...
The Right Miami Criminal Defense Attorney For You
When you are charged with a serious crime, locating and hiring a reliable Miami defense attorney is your first course of action. After all, the cons...
Search Warrant Exceptions: When the Police Can Search You Without a Warrant
Throughout the years, the courts have recognized and adopted numerous circumstances as to when either obtaining a warrant is unnecessary or unreason...
Miranda Warnings
Hardly any case is as famous and well known among legal scholars and laymen alike as Miranda v Arizona. It was a landmark case that would forever re-w...
Lights in the Rearview: Police Stops and Your Rights
Under What Circumstances Can the Police Pull Me Over?
What Can I Do When the Police Tow My Car?
In Ohio, vehicles may be towed for many reasons. If the car or driver is not validly licensed, or is being arrested, the police may tow the car for...
What Does ICE do?
Many law enforcement agencies fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The largest investigative agency that...
Tactics Police Use to Get a Confession
The methods used by the police to interrogate suspects and hopefully obtain a confession, are very much based in human nature. For example, pe...
Falsely Accused of Child Abuse: Defenants Rights
False allegations arise under a multitude of circumstances from children of any age and in every socioeconomic group. Children may make these alle...
Checkpoint Arrest and Probable Cause
Have you been detained at a checkpoint? Probable cause must exist to justify a search of a vehicle stopped at a checkpoint that goes beyond a cursor...
Supreme Court Declares a Suspect Must Speak to Remain Silent
On June 1, 2010, the United States Supreme Court made a surprising ruling that requires a suspect to unequivocally express a desire to remain silent b...
What Will a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do for Me?
Whenever someone is charged with a crime, they're going to need to decide whether or not to hire a lawyer. In almost every criminal case, the outcome ...
Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence
An accusation of domestic violence is very serious. The state can pursue formal charges against a person accused of domestic violence even if the a...
Falsely Accused of Child Abuse
What should I do if I was falsely accused of the crime of child abuse? Why do children do this?
Arrested for a Criminal Charge: What to Avoid
When you're facing an arrest or are a suspect in a criminal investigation, often times you won't realize that the final outcome depends on your acti...
Legal Issues for Immigrants with Criminal Convicitons
If you've never been in criminal trouble before, your first contact with the court system can be confusing and frightening. Police officers may have...
Criminal Arrest and Bail Bonds
After getting arrested and charged with a crime, a person will be booked at the police station and required to post bail before the police will let ...
Clergy Abuse
A sexual crime, particularly one committed against a child, is a horrific thing. But when the alleged perpetrator of such misconduct is a member...
Factual Innocence
Many people are arrested every year in the United States. As such, an arrest can become part of a person’s criminal record. But an arrest does not...
Unpaid Traffic Tickets
Nobody wants to pay a speeding ticket or a traffic ticket. However, if you are unsuccessful in fighting the ticket then it is important to pay ...
How to Handle an Outstanding Warrant or Missed Court Date
You may have an outstanding warrant for your arrest for several reasons. The most common reason is a new criminal charge that was filed before any a...
Illegal Vehicle Search: A Defendants Rights
Constitutional law, specifically the Fourth Amendment, protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure. Per the Amendment, a warrant supported ...
When is Search and Seizure Illegal?
Under protections afforded by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and accompanying legal precedent, citizens are protected from illegal, u...
Defending Criminal Prosecution after Serving Jail Time
Everyone hopes that there are enough protections in place in the American legal system to protect innocent defendants from being convicted of crimes ...
Should I Talk to the Police?
One of the questions that I am asked frequently by my clients is, “The police think I did something. They want to talk to me. Should I?”...
Court Appointed Attorneys vs. Private Lawyers
If you are charged with a crime in Texas for which you may have to face jail time, you are entitled to have an attorney. Everyone has heard this o...
Your Rights when Talking to Police
PHILOSOPHY: Remember, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Unfortunately, you may have experienced injustice from law enforcem...
Can the Police Search Your Car Without Consent?
The constitution says that you have a right to be free from unreasonable searches of your home, your person, and your car. Car searches rarely invol...
Basics About Miranda Warnings
Let's hope you never hear them. "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." Generally....
Should I Take a Lie Detector Test?
This question usually comes up in one of two ways. Either an employer who suspects an employee of stealing or some other misconduct asks the employe...
Custodial Assault
The police’s role in society is considered to protect and serve the people. Although the majority of police do achieve their goals with succes...
Falsely Accused
One of the most troublesome and worrisome moment of your life is being falsely accused of committing a crime. Clearing your name can be a burden...
Bench Warrant
Receiving tickets and failing to appear in court can result in what’s known as a bench warrant. A bench warrant is one of two different types ...
What to Do if the Police Want to Question You
Police and investigators are skilled in getting information out of people. Whether you are guilty or innocent, it is very likely you will say someth...
Incarcerated and Warrants
There are times when an individual may have one or more arrest warrants on record, even while they are already in a correctional facility for another ...
Involuntary Manslaughter Defense
The term involuntary manslaughter refers to the act of killing someone, without intent or forethought, because of negligence or reckless behavio...
Rights when Facing a Probation Revocation
If you have pled guilty to a felony in Missouri and have been placed on probation, you might be wondering what could happen if you were to violate a...
