What would you do if you came upon a dead body? Call 911, of course! As much as that is the proper thing to do (what else would you do, after all), it’s a bit alarming to know that police departments across the country have been participating in training classes…
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you know it is a jarring experience, even if you are innocent—or maybe especially if you are innocent. Some may tell you not to fret—the truth always wins out in the end. But the fact of the matter is that innocent…
All across the country, packages are stolen from doorsteps and porches at an alarming rate—particularly around the holidays. But with cheap, easy access to home security available to homeowners these days, more than a few porch pirates have been caught skulking around where they don’t belong, which has led to…
If you are facing criminal charges, you may be hoping that charges will be dropped or dismissed, eliminating the tension and cost of a trial. While plenty of defendants are not so lucky, it is certainly a possibility in many cases. Dropped and Dismissed Charges are Not the Same There…
Alarm bells ring when a baby dies. In this nation, some estimate that anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 children experience shaken baby syndrome (SBS). One-fourth of those children eventually die, and the rest suffer from lifelong debilitating issues, including seizures, behavior and learning issues, hearing loss, blindness, cerebral palsy, and…
Michigan’s school shooter pleaded guilty to a mass shooting and was sentenced to a life behind bars for his actions, but that was not the end of the story for Michigan prosecutors. It was not long before his parents were charged and convicted of involuntary manslaughter—one count for each of…
Neighbors called the police when they heard yelling in the apartment. They were concerned that the man’s elderly mother might be in danger after he had allegedly punched another neighbor and stormed into his home. When deputies arrived at the apartment complex, they found the man’s mother with wounds to…
Anyone accused of child abuse or neglect may be facing some pretty serious penalties. In addition to the risk of losing custody of one’s children, the possibility of criminal charges that could lead to serious jail time is very real. Abuse Defined According to the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and…
Being charged with animal cruelty in the state of California is a big deal, resulting in time behind bars and big fines in most cases. Fighting such charges will go much better for you with the help of an experienced and determined criminal defense lawyer. Specific Crimes and Penalties In…
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the best thing you can do is to cooperate with authorities on basic matters, like providing your name, and then respectfully request an attorney before answering any other questions. That is because, in the criminal justice system, coercion can be…