The outcome of a criminal case can have a positive or negative impact on the defendant's life. When the case ends in a conviction, many defendants try to determine if they can appeal the conviction. If you are considering a criminal appeal, you need to know a few...
With the legalization of marijuana, some believe that it's time to address past crimes and to make criminal justice reforms. In California, for instance, Californians voted to allow people to petition to hide or reduce the convictions on their records for...
Getting charged with a DUI is a shock, and you probably want to immediately do everything you can to get out of the risk of a conviction. Don't let your fear of getting into trouble make you admit to wrongdoing or say something that incriminates you. The best thing to...
As someone who has been accused of using drugs, you're in a difficult position. You know that without a strong defense, you'll be at the mercy of the court and prosecutor. Even with a defense, there's a chance you'll still end up facing penalties.The most serious...
A defense attorney has an important job. He or she is on your side, knows the law and knows what it takes to win your case. In the event that the case isn't able to be won, your attorney knows other alternatives to facing serious penalties, which makes it easier for...
If you've ever watched a crime show on television, you've likely heard the words "plea deal" thrown around. It always looks like the plea deal is a good deal, and the accused tends to take it. That's not always the case in real life, though. In fact, plea deals aren't...
There are many different situations that can result in a domestic violence charge, and it's not fair to assume the accused is at fault in every case. These situations are often complicated. One person might have lashed out fearing for his or her life, or another might...
There is no worse thought than imagining hurting your own child, but it does sometimes happen. When your child is an adult, he or she makes decisions that have consequences far more serious than those he or she might have made as a child. Lashing out could become...
Voter fraud was a serious concern among the 2016 election. It is against the law for a good reason; if people vote multiple times, it's more likely for their candidate to win and for other votes to have less value.An Aug. 10 report has shown that a former chairman of...
When you're pulled over for a traffic violation, the last thing you'd expect is ending up in jail or having your money seized from you. That happened in a case recently, where a man traveling to an auction with $50,000 was accused of having drugs. His cash was seized,...
