Category Archives: Criminal Defense
9 Tips when Arrested
If you’ve been arrested, you may find yourself feeling so panicked that you just can’t think straight. But it’s essential that you hold it together, because mistakes in this situation can be very costly. Try to think rationally and keep these tips in mind: Cooperate: It is NEVER a good idea to resist arrest… Read More »
Voter Intimidation is Illegal
Although you sincerely believed you were acting as a patriot when you chatted up fellow voters, you’ve now been arrested and charged with voter intimidation. What is voter intimidation, and what should you do about these charges? Voter Intimidation Defined S. code defines voter intimidation as interactions with a fellow voter involving coercion, threats,… Read More »
Be Wary of Coercion After an Arrest
Cooperate with police—that’s a no-brainer. But what does it mean? If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, provide your name, don’t try to escape, and comply with officer requests. What doesn’t it mean? Spilling your guts. Instead, respectfully request an attorney before responding to any provocations, questions, or “facts” the police may… Read More »
Racial Profiling Impacts Criminal Justice
Although in some circles it is believed racial discrimination is an appalling—albeit antiquated segment of American history, there are more than a few people of color who contend that it has not been alleviated in modern times. Discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, race, and religion can be devastating in multiple settings, none more… Read More »
Police Use of Deadly Force Continues
America has seen thousands of protestors standing up to unwarranted police use of force since 2020, when the Gorge Floyd case brought the issue into focus for millions of people. The aim of protests was to bring awareness to a sober issue impacting countless communities across the country and to get police to restrict… Read More »
Are Dropped or Dismissed Charges in the Cards?
You’ve been charged with a crime, and it’s petrifying. How could this have happened to you? Right now you are praying that law enforcement resolves that it was all some crazy mistake and you’ll be able to walk away and forget the whole thing. That kind of marvel could occur if the charges were… Read More »
The Witness Protection Program
The Witness Protection Program, under the guidance of federal U.S. Marshals, provides new identities to individuals who face the possibility of retribution after testifying against organized crime groups (like the Mafia, for example) who intimidate communities and are responsible for appreciably violent crimes. Cooperation from witnesses can be an indisputable safety concern for such… Read More »
Gag Orders – How Do They Work?
We hear about judges issuing gag orders in high-profile cases to restrict their speech, despite First Amendment guarantees of free speech in this country. Most recently, multiple judges associated with various civil and criminal cases related to former President Trump have issued gag orders against Mr. Trump and his attorneys. The Trump camp argues… Read More »
Courtroom Decorum Behooves You
You’re in a courtroom facing criminal charges, and you’re really not happy about it. You have dozens of thoughts running through your head that are just itching to get out. But irrespective of the situation, it’s never prudent to spout off, despite what you may have heard about Donald Trump’s courtroom antics. Mr. Trump’s… Read More »
Are Two Trials Possible? What About Double Jeopardy?
If you’ve ever watched courtroom drama on TV you’ve probably heard of double jeopardy—the 5th Amendment protection against being tried twice for the same crime. But what you may not know is that there are some situations in which defendants may very well face separate prosecutions for the same crime. State and federal governments… Read More »
