Facing accusations of a violent crime can be frightening, confusing and stressful. Regardless of what happened, it is human nature to want to explain the events. However, it is usually in your best interest to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions...
Drug Crimes
How are the penalties for drug charges determined?
If you or a loved one faces serious drug charges, the first thing you want to know is often what penalties you could face. There is a wide range of penalties for drug charges, which can make the situation seem even more overwhelming. To determine the specific...
The police have a warrant. What can you do?
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you from being subject to unreasonable police searches. In most cases, this requires the police to obtain a search warrant. And what if they have a search warrant? Simply because they have a warrant does...
What to expect if your child is arrested
You never thought your child would be in this position, but here he or she is. Police arrested him or her, and now you have a million questions about what comes next. The juvenile system is quite a bit different than the adult criminal system, and for good reason. The...
Is Adult Drug Court a viable option for you?
No one sets out to become addicted to drugs, but it happens. Perhaps you suffered an injury and your doctor prescribed opioids for your pain. Before you realized it, you were addicted. When doctors would no longer give you the pills, you went looking for them...