You know that the fact that you're facing a criminal charge is serious, so you've looked into working with an attorney. You also know that you have the potential to represent yourself, which costs less and, you believe, is a possible option.It's truly better to work...
Criminal Defense
Probation may be an option after conviction
When people get in trouble with the law, the one consequence that may concern them most is going to jail. Jail time means being away from your loved ones, time in which you cannot work to earn money or further your career, and separation from everything that is...
What do you do if you accidentally shoplifted and were caught?
You didn't intend to be where you are now, facing criminal charges for a crime you didn't even plan on committing. The store you went into has a strict policy for pursing shoplifters, but you didn't mean to shoplift. You were carrying around items you want to try on,...
4 reasons to work with a criminal defense attorney now
If you've committed a crime or are being accused of committing a crime, it's important for you to have someone on your team to help you. A criminal defense attorney is that person.A criminal defense attorney has several things they'll be able to do for you. Here are...
Build doubt to reduce the chances of a conviction
When you've gotten into trouble with the law, the best thing you can do for yourself is work to develop a strong defense. In most kinds of criminal cases, it has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you participated in a crime. If you can create enough doubt,...
Don’t let a DUI charge ruin your holiday season
It's that time of year again where you can find a crazy mash-up in the stores of everything from Halloween treats to Christmas gifts. It's also that time of year where you can pretty much count on the fact that there will be feasting, parties, plenty of alcohol to go...
How do you choose a criminal defense attorney?
Criminal defense is an important area of law. Criminal defense attorneys have a tough job; they are there to protect those accused of crimes and who may have made mistakes leading to legal trouble.Criminal defense attorneys have strong backgrounds in negotiating,...
Your criminal defense attorney will protect your interests
When you commit a crime, the first thing you should do is remember that you have a right to an attorney. Whether you committed a crime intentionally or not, what happens next is largely up to the authorities. Some prosecuting attorneys might seek relatively simple...
Get the right protection during your criminal case
No matter what you've done wrong, you always deserve to be treated fairly. If you stole something, there's the argument that you should be able to return it. If you speed, you should be able to face a fair penalty for a reckless, but common, act.The justice system is...
A defense attorney protects your best interests
If you're accused of a criminal act, one of the things you should do is make sure you have a strong defense in place. From the moment you're arrested, there is the potential for you to face an unfair bias and unfair treatment.Your attorney's job is to make sure you're...