Did you attend a public protest, only to be arrested? You thought you had a First Amendment right to express your views, so why did you wind up behind bars? The laws on the books may seem murky at times, but if you feel you were wrongfully arrested, you need…
If you are familiar with the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, you know that it provides protection against self-incrimination. That means you cannot be forced to disclose information that is directly incriminating or that could lead police or prosecutors to discover incriminating evidence against you in the future. It is…
Anyone who has seen a courtroom drama on the big screen or on television has heard lawyers make motions. Although you have probably never really thought about them, the truth is they can make an enormous difference in the outcome of a trial. What are Motions? Motions are written requests…
Movies about bank robberies are fan favorites, always packed with intrigue and action. From popular westerns like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and The Long Riders to more modern films such as Ambulance and Now You See Me, bank robberies have been romanticized and somewhat glorified. But how often do…
Many people do not realize it, but police routinely interrogate a suspect and lie about the possibility that leniency can be traded for cooperation or even about the evidence they have. Richard Leo, a renowned expert on interrogation techniques, calls deception the most defining and salient feature of interrogations in…
If you are headed for a criminal trial, you are relying on your attorney to create reasonable doubt of your guilt in the minds of the jury. What does that mean, and how is it achieved? The Meaning of Reasonable Doubt The prosecution has the burden of proof, meaning they…
The implementation of social media by prosecutors and police to investigate and prosecute criminal activity has seen a marked increase in recent years. Because relatively few legal restrictions on the use of such media exist for them, it’s an easy access point. Social media—including posts in places like Instagram and…
One in ten accusations of domestic violence are false: that is according to a 2023 survey, Most of these allegations target a male, although women, too, have been falsely accused. If you are on the receiving end of false accusations, you need an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney looking…
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…