When Misdemeanors Become Felony Charges
August 2, 2021
Any kind of criminal charge should be taken seriously. Whether the infraction was big or small, it’s always important to fight for a proper case. That said, some criminal charges hold a much heavier weight than others. One of the best examples of this is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. Both charges […]
Continue ReadingBasics of Criminal Law
December 21, 2020
Many who think they understand criminal defense really only know what they’ve seen on television or in movies. While television and movies do a good job of getting the story across, they don’t touch on everything that would happen in a real-life case. If you’ve been arrested and are facing charges for a crime, the […]
Continue ReadingThe Right to Evidence Disclosure in Criminal Discovery
November 13, 2020
In the same way that laws and penalties govern our people, there are rules in place that need to be adhered to once someone commits a crime. The justice system has procedures in place with rules that govern how to decide if an accused is guilty or not. One of the rules is that a […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is Probable Cause?
January 22, 2020
“Probable cause” is a practical legal standard that’s supposed to offer flexibility. The standard of probable cause is theoretically met when the court has sufficient evidence to believe that a crime was committed or in the process of being committed.
Continue ReadingCriminal Indictment
September 20, 2018
You may have seen the word “indictment” a time or two before. You might have seen it as part of a front-page newspaper headline or on the local news, but do you actually know what an indictment is or what it means? Indictments Used for Federal Crimes An indictment is basically a formal accusation of […]
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