What could be more menacing than having a group of federal officers arrive at your house with a warrant demanding entry so they can conduct a search? These incidents occur all the time with little or no notice, after federal agencies conduct investigations, and people get caught up in the…
If you have been charged with a crime related to children, you probably already know that you are looking at some serious scrutiny and condemnation. That is why having a hard-hitting and proficient attorney fighting for your rights is essential. Understand the Charges The charges of child abuse and child…
An offense committed in the heat of intense emotion, such as rage, despair, or jealousy, is sometimes called Crime passionnel and more commonly referred to as a crime of passion. That emotional surge presumably affects a person’s capacity to think lucidly and wisely. It is a concept with well-defined parameters…
Although most Americans understand that surveillance techniques are becoming more common every day, most are likely not aware of the lengths to which the government goes to track us. The truth is, government tracking occurs more frequently and, in more ways, than most would guess. Incredibly, it is often a…
Aggressive ICE tactics toward people who are in their vehicles have been hitting the news of late, oftentimes with disturbing video and witness commentary. We have observed officers blocking vehicles with their often-unmarked SUVs, smashing through car windows, dragging people from their cars, and, worse yet, shooting into vehicles. It…
Contemporary events in Minneapolis escalated rapidly when the conflict between ICE agents and protestors led to the deadly shooting of Renee Good, a woman who was accused of trying to use her car as a weapon against a law enforcement officer. That officer shot her in the head multiple times.…
Anyone who is serving a long prison sentence may eventually petition the parole board for early release. There are things that can be done in advance of this important hearing starting right at sentencing so that as the parole hearing date nears, one will have more confidence in the possibilities.…
You are all about demonstrating your innocence, so when law enforcement asks you to take a polygraph test, it seems logical to comply. You have nothing to hide, after all. You couldn’t be more mistaken! There are lots of reasons to steer clear of lie detector tests. Just Say No…
Following the horrific Brown University shooting spree, police quickly released photos of an individual they called a person of interest. Tips from the public led to a quick apprehension, and that man was held and released in a matter of hours. Just four days later, another video was released, with…
If your future is in the hands of a jury, you are undoubtedly wondering what jurors think as evidence and witnesses are offered up in a trial. How supportive are they of a defense attorney’s argument? How influential is a specific piece of evidence? It is a multifaceted and ever-changing…