Monthly Archives: June 2022
Understanding Federal DUI Charges
Driving under the influence is an offense that is taken quite seriously in the United States of America. This is because driving under the influence causes numerous accidents that result in injuries and death. To reduce the number of drunk driving-related accidents injuring people and claiming people’s lives, state governments and the federal government… Read More »
How A Drug Conviction Can Affect Your Future
Unfortunately, a drug conviction can have long-term consequences. And often, these long-term consequences severely impact a person’s life. Therefore, if you are facing drug charges (whether misdemeanor charges or felony charges), you need to retain a skilled defense attorney if you still haven’t. A qualified defense attorney can help you avoid a conviction. So,… Read More »
Defending Against Stalking Charges
In New York, stalking is a serious crime that can be a misdemeanor or felony. Irrespective of whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, one common element shared among all four degrees of the crime is that you, the accused, have been or are currently engaged in certain behavior directed at another person…. Read More »
Mistakes Police Make That Can Help Your DUI Case
Being arrested and charged with a DUI can be a scary thing. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be quite severe. If arrested and charged with DUI, it is best that you retain the services of a skilled DUI attorney. A qualified DUI attorney can help you exploit all the defense options at… Read More »
How To Conduct Yourself In Court
It can get confusing when arrested and charged with a crime, such as assault. It can get especially confusing if your case is set for trial. Going to court can be an intimidating experience, especially if it is your first time. If your criminal case is set to go to trial, you may be… Read More »
What To Do If Wrongfully Accused Of Identity Theft
Identity theft involves a person stealing another person’s personal identification information. This is a serious crime in the U.S. If you are convicted of identity theft, you could pay huge fines and/or spend years in jail. Unfortunately, people are wrongfully charged with identity theft all the time. What do you do if you are… Read More »
A Defendant’s Right To Represent Themselves In A Criminal Trial
The Sixth Amendment grants criminal defendants the right to be represented by an attorney. In addition to that, the court has held that the Sixth Amendment also gives criminal defendants the right to represent themselves. However, a defendant can only represent themselves in a criminal trial if a judge allows them to do so…. Read More »
Do You Need To Hire An Attorney For A First DUI In New York?
After getting arrested for DUI for the first time in New York, you may wonder whether you need to hire an attorney. If you are not sure if you should retain an attorney for a first DUI in New York, you should know that a DUI attorney can make a huge difference in your… Read More »
Do Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Paid If They Lose A Case?
You have probably heard attorneys advertise their services with the phrase, “No fee unless we win.” If you are facing criminal charges, you are likely wondering if this phrase also applies to criminal defense attorneys. So, does the phrase, “No fee unless we win,” apply to criminal defense attorneys? No. This phrase does NOT… Read More »
