Category Archives: Criminal Defense
What are Jurors Thinking?
Anyone whose future is in the hands of a jury must wonder what jurors think as witnesses and evidence are presented in a trial. How sympathetic are they to a defense attorney’s argument? How persuasive is a particular piece of evidence? It’s a complex and changing puzzle that attorneys are constantly working to understand… Read More »
Illegal Sports Betting
Illegal sports betting has been all over the news of late, driven by a number of high profile scandals that have hit the headlines: According to ESPN, the Lucchese crime family was behind a network of bookmakers across the nation who facilitated roughly $2 million in illegal betting over recent years. The family is… Read More »
Know the Terminology in an Investigation
After the horrific shooting spree at Brown University, police were quick to release pictures of an individual they called a person of interest. That man was held and released quite quickly, and four days later another video was released in the hopes that the public could help law enforcement get in touch with another… Read More »
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 »
Big Brother is Watching
Law enforcement surveillance has made dramatic advances in recent years, enhancing capabilities to a sometimes-concerning degree. Without question, it has made capturing criminals easier. Likewise, though, it has led to some serious ethical issues. ALPRs What could possibly be problematic about automated license plate readers (ALPRs)? They seem to be everywhere these days, assisting… Read More »
Charges of Battery Against a Police Officer in Nevada
Let’s say the police approached you unexpectedly, causing you alarm. They attempted to arrest you, and, in your confusion, your natural response was to try to get away. Looking back, you realize you made some decisions that were less than stellar–but that realization isn’t going to help you with the charges you’re now facing. … Read More »
Extradition to Another State
When a person is suspected–or has actually been convicted–of committing a crime in another state, the U.S. Constitution provides for that person to be surrendered from the suspect’s current state residence to the state where the alleged crime took place. Then the suspect will be able to stand trial and/or be punished for the… Read More »
Defending Charges Related to Elder Abuse
If you are facing charges of elder abuse, you likely already know how emotionally charged the topic can be. In addition to criminal charges, you are looking at the possibility of reputational damage, financial losses, and a complete change to your way of life. Now, more than ever, you need a criminal defense attorney… Read More »
