Governmental investigation means an investigation by a governmental authority for the purpose of imposing criminal sanctions on a company or any of its subsidiaries. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has primary responsibility for enforcing US criminal law, including laws relating to securities fraud, commodities fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, wire and mail fraud, anticompetitive activity, and corrupt…
If you have received a grand jury subpoena, you need to respond. Ignoring the subpoena could lead to severe consequences – including charges of federal contempt. But, whether your response should be to provide all of the requested information or to challenge the subpoena is a decision to be made with the advice of an…
Most private criminal defense attorneys will offer a no cost initial office or phone conference. You should ask questions that will assist you in determining whether the attorney is the right attorney for you. For example, if you are charged will a theft offense, the attorney should be able to answer questions about what the…
Technically, an attorney is a person who is licensed to practice law and a lawyer is someone educated in the law. From a more practical standpoint, the terms are used interchangeably and a person who is trained in the law but not licensed as a attorney should not represent themselves as a lawyer. An example…
You should contact an attorney as soon as you know you are being investigated for a crime. If you have been arrested you should contact an attorney immediately. Just because you’ve been arrested doesn’t mean the District Attorney’s Office will necessarily file charges. Your attorney can make an effort to keep the case from being…
Ignition Interlock Device An IID is an ignition interlock device that is installed in your vehicle after receiving a DUI charge. This device is only mandatory in four counties including Tulare County. Luckily, in Fresno County this is not mandatory under certain circumstances. The device measures the driver’s BAC or Blood Alcohol Concentration and works…
Police officers can ask to search your car. However, you have every right to say NO! One of the problems these days is that cops will make something up to give them justification to search your vehicle. If they are going to arrest you for a crime they have observed, or otherwise have probable cause…
Go speak to a criminal defense attorney. Do not post any information about your situation on any social media sites. If the cops call you, or want you to come down to the station so they can ask you a few questions, neither talk to them on the phone nor go to the station without…
Depending on the case specifics, I wouldn’t be surprised if the District Attorney decided not to file charges. In any event, assuming charges have been filed, speak to a criminal defense attorney to review your case. And don’t be surprised if the police reports do not give the same version of the situation as you…
The alleged victim can assert rights under Marsy’s Law. One of the alleged victim’s rights is to state his or her objection in court to the plea offer or dismissal. A judge can, but rarely does, refuse to dismiss a case that the DA moves to dismiss.
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