Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Charged With Violating a Protective Order?
If you’ve been accused of violating a protective order you’re not alone. One study holds that half of all victims of domestic violence who’ve obtained protective orders in the country report their abusers violate those orders. Furthermore, the violence often escalates at that point. Even so, survivors who report continued abuse after getting a… Read More »
Defending Child Sexual Contact Charges
Why would a child accuse someone if it weren’t true? That’s exactly what everyone will be asking in a criminal case alleging child sexual contact. For the defendant in such cases, the utter terror felt is palpable. Life is forever changed—regardless of the verdict. Being accused of child sexual abuse or exploitation—whether it’s viewing… Read More »
When You are Facing Federal White Collar Crime Charges
Although there’s no violence involved in white collar crimes, they do cause substantial harm. The government, therefore, pursues such charges zealously. These are offenses that succeed as a result of deception and the abuse of other’s trust. When the criminal activity crosses state lines or occurs on federal property, it becomes an issue that… Read More »
Know Your Rights When Police Drug Dogs are Around
We are all entitled to Fourth Amendment protections guarding us from unreasonable search and seizures. Police regularly use dogs to help in conducting searches for contraband and drugs. When it comes to the police use of these drug-sniffing dogs, there is a potential for violations of these protections. Always remember that when police ask… Read More »
White-Collar Wives Need Protection
White collar crimes cost us trillions of dollars in this country every year. The majority of the swindlers—3/4 of whom are men—are married, and their spouses frequently have no idea what is going on until the fraudster is charged. Nevertheless, spouses in these situations pay a hefty price. And while it’s true that both… Read More »
Accountability Lacking for Law Enforcement
Police have tough jobs, no doubt about it. They often deal with dangerous criminals and have to make weighty decisions in the blink of an eye. Second guessing their actions has become a national pastime for some, and cell phone footage accompanies virtually any police action these days. The pressure on good cops to… Read More »
Defending Accusations of Date Rape
You thought you were just out having a good time. One thing led to another, and things got very friendly—until the person you were with accused you of rape. You should know that the legal penalties for date rape are exactly the same as for any other rape. From a legal standpoint, the fact… Read More »
DUI? What You Need to Know
If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you could be headed for a boatload of trouble, particularly if it’s not the first time you’ve faced these kinds of charges. Having a tough criminal defense attorney by your side is more important than ever. DUI Penalties in Nevada In the Silver… Read More »
Defending Charges of Tax Fraud
In 2020, there were nearly 65,000 cases of tax fraud reported to the United States Sentencing Commission, averaging roughly $340,000 each. While many people may believe career criminals are the ones perpetrating these crimes, only about 15 percent of these individuals had any significant prior criminal history. What Constitutes Tax Fraud? Tax fraud involves… Read More »
Arrests Involving Protests
With protests being organized across the country, anyone considering attending should do so with a clear understanding of the potential dangers to your liberty. As we’ve observed, there have been plenty of arrests at political demonstrations in recent times. So participate while clear-eyed and focused on your goals. First: Peaceful Protest is Legal Many… Read More »
