Criminal Defense

If you’re wondering about the state of crime in America, it is very important to look at the facts and figures. They tell a very different story than what you may see on the news or on social media. Here are five key facts to start with: 1. Geography matters. Looking at total statistics...

Anytime you or a loved one face criminal charges, the matter is serious and in need of a serious approach. Even the most seemingly minor charges can quickly devolve into a legal situation that may affect your life, your freedom and your finances. While criminal mischief sounds like a minor infraction without serious consequences,...

When looking at why people commit crimes and what influences them to do so repeatedly, one thing researchers have settled on is that many so-called “career criminals” share specific personality traits. While every individual is unique and the level of contribution from a specific trait differs from one person to the next, these traits...

If you are considering self-defense as a counter to assault charges, it is important to understand exactly what makes a physical altercation permissible as self-defense. One of the key components is a reasonable fear that someone else is going to do you harm. In some cases, this is obvious. If someone strikes you during...

False convictions put innocent people behind bars. They’re one of the worst mistakes the court system can make, and the whole system is designed to avoid them. However, they still happen. In most cases, the reason is that an eyewitness makes an inaccurate statement. This was found in a full 75 percent of these...

People do not always know the individuals they marry quite as well as they think they do. What if your spouse turns out to be a career criminal? If the law catches up with your spouse, could you also get arrested? There are cases where this has happened, especially if the other spouse was...

Resisting arrest sounds dramatic: Throwing punching, running away and physically trying to stop the police from taking you into custody. But is it really that straightforward? Could something minor leave you facing charges for resisting arrest, even if you do not feel like that’s what you were doing? Possibly. Experts warn that police officers...

When you get arrested, it can feel like you have no rights at all. The police just do whatever they want. They’re intimidating and clearly in charge, and you are forced to go along with it. The reality, though, is that you still have rights. It doesn’t matter how intimidating the officers are or...

You’ve heard of entrapment, but what does the term really mean in a court of law?TV shows have glamorized the idea of undercover agents, but sometimes placing someone directly into the scene of a crime changes its outcome. It means that an officer doesn’t just witness a crime by being in the right place...

As adults we take the internet for granted. The quick connection to the rest of the world and the volumes of data at our fingertips is a way of life, and something we can control. But for kids and teenagers, it’s part of a larger world where they’re still trying to find where they...

Fake IDs have a long history for teenagers in America, from sitcom plots to McLovin punch lines, but they often leave out the legal aftermath. A fake ID is a fake government document, not just a membership card to purchase beer or, in Colorado, marijuana.And forging government documents is a big deal.In a society...

Is it fair to penalize someone who is not mentally sound for a crime, no matter how heinous? If you’re not aware of what you’re doing or that it’s wrong, how can you be charged for that act? This can be a solid defense, particularly if you struggle with mental health concerns. In this...