Raising Awareness of Second Chance Month Did you know that 1 in 7 individuals incarcerated in state and federal prisons are serving a life or virtual life sentence of 50 years or more? That’s 203,865 people. It is apparent that collateral consequences can be a criminal defendant’s most severe punishment, permanently relegating a person to…
Police began investigating after receiving a call on Tuesday from Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua reporting that a number of his campaign signs had gone missing. After reviewing CCTV footage gathered from various parts of the city, it was discovered that two individuals driving a white Ford F-150 were removing signs and placing them in the bed…
In our previous blog post, we discussed criminal defense strategies if a defendant claims he or she is innocent. In this blog post, we are going to explain what criminal defendants can do if they admit guilt, including ways that a criminal defense attorney can attempt to have their charges reduced. Common Defenses Against Criminal…
While every criminal defendant’s case is specific to that person and situation, there are a few common defenses against criminal charges that have proven effective in helping prevent the prosecution from proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Common Defenses Against Criminal Charges Defenses against criminal charges fall into two main categories. The first is for…
If you are facing felony charges, it is important to work with an attorney. These are some of the reasons why you should take the situation as seriously as possible and look for a lawyer who has experience in providing a criminal defense for felony crimes. Have Someone Who is On Your Side When you’re…
Did you know that crime statistics vary seasonally? The hot weather brings with it not only a well-documented uptick in crime in general but also an increase in specific types of criminal charges. There are several theories behind this trend, one of the most popular being that the warm weather brings people together more frequently,…
Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI early Monday morning. He was discovered behind the wheel of his vehicle with the engine running and a turn signal on. Even, though his vehicle was parked and he was not observed driving by law enforcement officers, he was still arrested. It is important to remember that…
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” It’s a question as old as mankind itself and we still do not have a good answer. If you have been charged with a crime or have reason to believe you are under criminal investigation, this may be a question you are asking yourself. The truth is…
The dark web and criminal prosecutions have become a hot topic thanks to recent news pieces and documentaries. It is a provocative subject that intrigues a large portion of the population. The dark web’s nature lends itself to illicit activities because people think that they are immune to prosecution. Of course, many people have been…
The holidays are a time to celebrate. During all of the festivities, especially those concerning the New Year, drinking plays a heavy role. Authorities are on the lookout for potential DUI arrests, there is a heavy spike in this during the New Year holiday. The New Year can be a time for family get-togethers certainly.…
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