If you have had a run-in with the law, make no mistake: hiring the wrong criminal defense attorney is a regret you will carry long into the future. You want someone whose communication style fits your own, and who can help you to understand exactly what the strategy is, what…
Are police accountable when misconduct occurs? Police have difficult jobs, there is no question about it. They deal with dangerous criminals and have to make weighty decisions in the blink of an eye. Monday-morning quarterbacking their decisions has become a national pastime for some, and they know they can expect…
When someone is accused of acquaintance rape, or date rape, the charge is exactly the same as for any other rape. The fact that the parties knew one another is beside the point. A guilty verdict could result in prison time and having to register as a sex offender. The…
The price of white-collar crimes reaches trillions of dollars in this country each year. Commonly, the charlatans involved in these crimes—3/4 of whom are men—are married, and are operating their shady transactions unbeknownst to their spouses. Then, out of the blu,e an indictment appears and all Hell breaks loose. Despite…
Fourth Amendment protections guard Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, the use of dogs in helping to conduct searches for contraband and drugs is quite common throughout the country. That is where the potential for violations of these protections can become a serious issue. Traffic Stops Police dogs are…
White collar crimes may seem somewhat innocuous because they are not violent. Nonetheless, they do cause considerable harm. That’s why the government tracks such cases and charges them eagerly. These offenses rely on deception and abusing others’ trust. When this activity crosses state lines or occurs on federal property, it…
It is tough to imagine a more sinister crime. In a criminal case alleging child sexual abuse, public sentiment is essentially guaranteed to be against the defendant, which is just one of the reasons that these kinds of cases are innately difficult to fight. For the person on trial, the…
Anyone who is looking at charges of elder abuse probably already knows how emotionally charged the topic can be. In addition to criminal charges, the accused may face reputational damage, financial losses, and a tumultuous change in lifestyle. Now, more than ever, you need a criminal defense attorney who is…
The trial of Sean Diddy Combs kept people’s attention over recent weeks. Watching the highly publicized trial’s outcome sparked a lot of opinions. Combs, who was facing multiple charges related to sex parties known as “freak outs,” was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy…
As a way of expressing discontent, some people may choose to engage in malicious mischief, which generally refers to things like graffiti, vandalism, or other forms of damaging or defacing property. But anyone who’s tempted to take this route could face some unpleasant consequences for their actions. Defining Malicious Mischief…