When the police arrested you or someone at your office advised you of a federal investigation, you may have realized that you would need the help of a lawyer immediately. You know you need the support of someone familiar with criminal law to manage your interactions...
People who are facing criminal charges need to determine how they’re going to handle their defense. There are several options they may be able to use. These include working out a plea deal, going to trial, or using an alternative sentence like drug court. It’s...
You try your best to be a conscientious driver and you’ve never been in trouble with the law before. This is the same as many other road users who operate their vehicles each day. However, both conscientious and careless drivers are pulled over at times. Generally,...
A driving under the influence charge can be a serious criminal allegation. It could cost you your freedom, your driver's license or your job, depending on the circumstances. The more prior offenses you have, the more likely you are to face severe penalties after a...
There are thousands of ways that you can violate criminal statutes in California. From possessing the wrong items to behaving too aggressively toward other people, numerous personal mistakes might lead to your arrest and prosecution. The courts can sentence you to...
Genetic evidence, in the form of DNA, is increasingly being used in modern courtrooms, and advances in genetic material testing processes have even blown open a number of cold cases in recent years. It’s only natural for juries and judges to think that DNA is the...
Do you usually assume that a breath test is a definitive form of evidence in a drunk driving case? If you are given a test and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) comes back at 0.08% or higher, meaning that it is over the legal limit, would you assume that you are...
It’s possible that you could commit identity theft accidentally. Not everyone considers this a possibility, but it can and does happen. Identity theft happens when you use another person’s identity or information to benefit in some way. If you have permission to use...
A college education could help your child earn better wages and develop social connections that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. However, getting into college can be a frustrating and highly-competitive process. Especially for those hoping to make a...
For the past thirty years, the internet has grown to such a large degree that nearly any kind of information can be located. This has greatly influenced how media is distributed. Most streaming and entertainment sites are available to the general public, some sites...
