You’ve lived your entire life without so much as a conversation with law enforcement, and this is the way you intend to keep it. Unfortunately, the unthinkable has happened, and you’re facing criminal charges. Perhaps you’ve received a summons through the door or even...
It's a scenario that plays out all too often: a loved one becomes addicted to opioids, and you provide them with the drugs they need to keep them from suffering. You might think that you're doing the right thing, but in reality, you could be putting your career at...
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should consider obtaining a restraining order against the abusive party. A restraining order bars the abuser from contacting you either directly or through a proxy. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the restrained...
Anyone who’s watched true crime shows or even some popular movies has probably heard when police officers tell someone that they have specific rights, including the right to remain silent. Those rights are known as their Miranda rights. The Miranda rights are based on...
Any type of criminal conviction can have a lasting negative effect upon your life – including a conviction for domestic violence. If you know that criminal charges are coming, you probably want to know whether domestic violence is among the crimes that the prosecutor...
You've been accused of committing serious crimes. You find out that your case is going to go before a grand jury. You can't believe how quickly things are progressing and it sounds like this jury is going to get to decide if you're guilty or not. But what does a...
One of the most common things that people want to know when arrested is what type of sentence they’re facing. While they can find out the range and what’s common in similar cases, they can’t find out for certain until the presiding judge hands down a sentence. When...
You’re out with your buddies and you’re having a good time – until another group shows up in the same area and starts to hassle you. Things get heated, and you feel particularly threatened. You pull out your gun and fire. Your shot goes awry, however, and you hit your...
You cannot afford to be complacent if accused of any crime. Yet, domestic violence accusations require particular urgency. The reason is that many who genuinely suffer from it will never admit they do. Even if they are covered in bruises when the police turn up at the...
You know that you could be fired from your job if you're convicted of committing a crime, especially if that crime happened in the workplace. For instance, maybe someone alleges that you stole company property. If you are convicted of a crime in court, it makes sense...
