Criminal Defense

As with many important issues, states across the country are divided when it comes to capital punishment (widely known as the death penalty). Some don’t allow it under the law, while others have moratoriums on this practice issued by their governors. Many, like...

Circumstantial evidence does not directly establish a fact in question but provides a basis for a reasonable inference that the fact likely exists. It relies on logical connections and surrounding circumstances to draw conclusions rather than providing explicit proof...

Imagine this: You’re peacefully browsing through a store and minding your own business when suddenly you’re approached by store security and accused of shoplifting. If you’re like most people, you’re going to feel some combination of outrage, humiliation and fear –...

As a general rule, you do get to expect to have a certain level of privacy in your own home. This extends to the things that you own. The police cannot simply come in to your house and take items or perform a search without your permission, because that is your...

If you're facing assault charges for threatening someone with a gun, you may wonder whether an unloaded gun is considered dangerous.  An unloaded gun may not be able to fire, but this doesn't mean you won't be charged for threatening someone with it. Even when you...

Getting pulled over because a police officer suspects chemical impairment may mean a complete disruption to someone's schedule, as they might spend the night in jail. It could even be a full weekend before they have an arraignment in front of a judge. A driving under...

Not many life experiences are as disheartening as being accused of a crime that you had nothing to do with. Unfortunately, this is not unheard of. If you are falsely accused of a crime, you have the legal right to defend yourself.  One of the most effective defense...

As a driver, it's essential to understand the difference between reasonable suspicion and probable cause when it comes to drunk driving. Knowing the distinction can help protect your rights and ensure you handle encounters with law enforcement appropriately....

Shoplifting is a common problem, despite stores employing security measures to prevent it. In fact, the problem has gotten so serious that store security can sometimes be too aggressive about simple mistakes. People can find themselves facing theft charges through an...

If the police pull you over during a traffic stop under the suspicion of drunk driving, they may have you do a field sobriety test.  You want to be aware of your rights when asked to do a field sobriety test – because these are not the same as the chemical tests that...