Monthly Archives: January 2026
Don’t Take a Polygraph!
When law enforcement asks you to take a polygraph test, it may seem logical to comply in order to demonstrate your innocence. After all, you have nothing to hide, right? Wrong! There are myriad reasons to decline any such requests by police or anyone else! Why Say No Beside the fact that the results… Read More »
Charged With A Hate Crime?
When a hate crime occurs, a crime that is motivated by certain characteristics outlined in state and/or federal law, penalties may be heightened to exceed typical guidelines. In other words, a sentence that might normally be for five years could be extended by months or years based on the added hate crime enhancements. If… Read More »
How Reliable is Fire Forensics?
Arson: if you’ve been charged with a crime related to fire, you could be facing an emotionally charged trial. That’s because the destructive powers of fire, impacting property and life itself, is difficult to ignore. Proving that a fire was arson as opposed to accidental, however, may not be as easy as it appears… Read More »
