Aggressive Criminal
Defense
The phone rings at work. It's your lawyer with updates about your case. You glance around the office and wonder: does anyone know what's happening? Will you still have this job next month? These worries keep many people awake at night, yet understanding your rights...
When it comes to their children, some parents don’t want to admit that the kids have any substance abuse problems. They especially don’t want to acknowledge that their teens may have committed crimes to feed their habits. So, when they get that call from the juvenile...
There are different degrees of assault charges. Some people face aggravated assault charges or domestic violence allegations. Unique details, such as the presence of a weapon or the relationship between the parties involved, can influence how the state handles an...
A single poor decision at a party, a moment of peer pressure or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time can result in a Minor in Possession (MIP) charge that threatens to close doors before your child has even had a chance to reach them. The good news? These...
Technically speaking, the average age at which someone has their first drink should be 21. This is because it is generally illegal for people to drink under 21 in the United States. However, studies have found that roughly 75% of Americans will have alcohol for the...
Realizing that you’re being pulled over by a police officer can incite a sense of dread. This might be more pronounced if you know that the traffic stop is for the suspicion of drunk driving. There are several things that you should know if you’re pulled over for...
Individuals facing criminal charges have to respond to the state’s allegations. They do so by entering a plea during a hearing in criminal court. Most defendants choose between pleading guilty and entering a not guilty plea with the intent of going to trial. However,...
Everyone in the United States has specific rights that are provided to them by the U.S. Constitution. One of these is the right to not be subjected to unreasonable searches and seizures. Search warrants are one way that this protection is facilitated. Police officers...
It is easy to assume that burglary always involves a stranger breaking into someone else's property. But you can be accused of burglary in a place you call home or once did. This is more common than you might think. Situations like breakups, lease disputes or...
Getting a call from a correctional facility is typically a nerve-wracking experience. Hearing the voice of a loved one on the other end of the phone can make people worry about what happened and what might happen in the near future. Most people have heard horror...