Category Archives: Criminal Defense
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Crime
The impacts of drugs and alcohol on a person’s life—including their family, co-workers, friends, and community members—can be devastating. The burden of addiction extends across society, from schools to prisons. In fact, one of the most serious impacts is the connection between addiction and criminal activity. Statistics Worth Knowing It may surprise some to… Read More »
Making Motions in Court
If you’ve ever watched a courtroom drama on television, you’ve heard lawyers make motions. You’ve probably never really thought about them but the truth is, they can make a monumental difference in the outcome of a trial. What is a Motion? Prosecutors and defense attorneys in criminal courts can make written requests to the… Read More »
Defending Charges of Arson
Arson is a serious crime, committed more than 500,000 times across the country annually and costing more than $2 billion in property damage. The structures involved in these fires included homes, warehouses, churches, commercial buildings, public buildings, and more. Sometimes these fires take place in fields or forests; other times they may involve a… Read More »
Help Yourself by Helping Your Attorney
If you are facing criminal charges, the first thing you need to do is find a reputable, experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. Once you have that attorney, the two of you need to work together to provide the best defense possible. Achieving the best outcomes will require a few things… Read More »
Defending False Accusations of Domestic Violence
According to a 2023 survey, ten out of every 100 accusations of domestic violence are false. The majority of those accusations target a male, although women, too, have been falsely accused. If you are on the receiving end of false accusations, you need an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney looking out for your… Read More »
When Social Media is Used in Criminal Cases
Prosecutors and police are increasingly implementing social media in a variety of ways in order to investigate and prosecute criminal activity. Since there are relatively few legal restrictions on the use of such media, it’s a no-brainer from their point of view. Social media—including texts, emails, and posts in places like Instagram and Facebook,… Read More »
Women and Incarceration
Since 1980 the number of women and girls who are incarcerated has increased seven-fold. And although many more men than women are behind bars in this country, women are entering jails and prisons at double the rate of men, with nearly 200,000 behind bars today. When it comes to serving time in jail, an… Read More »
Undocumented Migrants—and Those Who Help– Face Peril
The new administration has hit the ground running on the subject of deporting undocumented migrants, and they are pushing forward without looking back. What does it mean for individuals and/or families who share connections with these migrants, and for the migrants themselves? Migrants: Know Your Rights In these dangerous times it is essential to… Read More »
Caught by a Ring Doorbell?
Packages are stolen from porches and doorsteps all across this country at an alarming rate—especially around the holidays. But with easy and inexpensive access to home security available to everyone these days, more than a few porch pirates have been caught lurking where they don’t belong, with a resulting increase in arrests. If this… Read More »
When You’re Pulled Over for a DUI
It’s never a good feeling to see those flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. And if you’re hoping someone else is being pursued, your stomach may drop when you realize that it’s you that the officer is interested in. It’s bad enough to be pulled over—but the panic really escalates if… Read More »
