If you have been accused of vandalism, you may immediately deny the charges because you never engaged in graffiti. However, the offense of vandalism has a very broad meaning, and you could be found guilty of it by engaging in a number of different acts. Being found...
Criminal Defense
Plea conditions can come with 3 areas of negotiations
The majority of criminal justice cases are handled through plea deals instead of jury trials. This benefits the defendant, as well as the court system. One way that this happens is that the defendant can get the matter over with faster, and the court doesn't have to...
Defendants have specific responsibilities in their case
The Christmas season is one that is hard on many people. For those who are in the criminal justice system, it can be a very stressful time. Some individuals are going to spend the holidays behind bars, some of whom are awaiting trial. For these defendants, the need to...
Own recognizance releases aren’t without conditions and terms
Some individuals who are arrested for criminal charges will be released from jail while their court case is moving through the system. While most of these individuals will have to put up money or assets to secure their release, this isn't the case for people who the...
Why work with a criminal defense attorney?
A good defense means a world of difference in court. Imagine going to trial without any concept of what could happen, no plan to defend yourself and no coaching on what to do when you're spoken to. It would be easy to make mistakes that could result in the loss of...
Is a digital alibi worth using?
One of the things that people can often rely on in criminal defense is a good alibi. A good alibi can go the distance toward helping you avoid penalties. However, not all alibis are made equal. The prosecution has to do all they can to disprove your alibi or to show...
DNA: A solution for cold cases or a risk to the innocent?
What's interesting as time moves on is that more people are being arrested based on DNA evidence from cold cases. The invention of genealogy websites has made it possible to link more people to cases through their DNA, essentially solving many cases that no one...
How can you show you have been falsely accused?
It can be hard to defend yourself when you have no alibi for a crime, but it's certainly not impossible. There are multiple ways to prove that you were not at the scene of a crime and that you've been falsely accused. The following are three ways to help show that you...
How can you make a good impression in court?
When you go to trial for a crime, there are some things you can do to make your life easier. From presenting yourself appropriately to offering respect to the judge, much of what you do will have an effect on your case. Your defense attorney will talk to you about a...