One of the first things people tend to ask their criminal defense attorney is, “Am I going to jail?” If you are charged with a criminal offense, there is always the possibility of jail, but not a guarantee. That said, there are tactics an attorney can use that could keep you out of jail. A lot will

There are a lot of ways for the police to make a mistake that leads to a case being dismissed. One of these potential mistakes involves their decision to make the traffic stop in the first place. If the traffic stop was illegal, then any evidence against you as a result of the stop could

In our last blog, we discussed mitigating factors that your lawyer could raise at sentencing to protect you even if you do get convicted. Mitigating factors are circumstances that make the crime less serious and can lead to reduced sentencing. It is also important to know that there are aggravating factors the prosecution might raise.

No case is truly hopeless. Even if it seems that a conviction is inevitable, an attorney may be able to take actions that could lead to a dismissal or an acquittal at trial. There are a plethora of legal rules regarding what evidence can and cannot be introduced at trial. The constitution also governs quite

Many people rely on prescription medications that can affect their mental state. People who suffer from chronic pain or are recovering from an acute illness or injury may need opiate pain medicine to function. Those who suffer from anxiety may need benzodiazepines to get through the day. People with ADHD or narcolepsy may need prescription

Just because you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) does not mean that you are definitely going to be convicted. There are ways to fight back when you are facing drunk driving charges. Defendants often feel that their situation is hopeless, but this is rarely the case. There are a myriad of