White collar crimes may seem somewhat innocuous because they are not violent. Nonetheless, they do cause considerable harm. That’s why the government tracks such cases and charges them eagerly. These offenses rely on deception and abusing others’ trust. When this activity crosses state lines or occurs on federal property, it…
It is tough to imagine a more sinister crime. In a criminal case alleging child sexual abuse, public sentiment is essentially guaranteed to be against the defendant, which is just one of the reasons that these kinds of cases are innately difficult to fight. For the person on trial, the…
Anyone who is looking at charges of elder abuse probably already knows how emotionally charged the topic can be. In addition to criminal charges, the accused may face reputational damage, financial losses, and a tumultuous change in lifestyle. Now, more than ever, you need a criminal defense attorney who is…
The trial of Sean Diddy Combs kept people’s attention over recent weeks. Watching the highly publicized trial’s outcome sparked a lot of opinions. Combs, who was facing multiple charges related to sex parties known as “freak outs,” was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy…
As a way of expressing discontent, some people may choose to engage in malicious mischief, which generally refers to things like graffiti, vandalism, or other forms of damaging or defacing property. But anyone who’s tempted to take this route could face some unpleasant consequences for their actions. Defining Malicious Mischief…
If you are facing charges of domestic violence (DV), you are looking at a case involving high emotion and the possibility of serious changes to life as you know it. That is why now, more than ever, you need a dedicated criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. Who are…
If you have been involved in a fatal shooting, it is possible you may be charged with manslaughter, or even murder, related to the incident. But was the homicide justified? Is it ever legally acceptable to kill another human being? The fact is, under limited circumstances, such as while defending…
Confidential informants (CIs) and jailhouse snitches are used by law enforcement to gather information and tips so suspects can be put behind bars. The practice of using these informants is not uncommon in the least. Unfortunately, there are some real problems with the custom: There are no reliable mechanisms in…
It should come as no surprise to learn that many of the women in prison who have been convicted of murder or manslaughter have been victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). In one such California case, after months of stalking by a former boyfriend, a woman stabbed the man. In…
Did you attend a public protest, only to be arrested? You thought you had a First Amendment right to express your views, so why did you wind up behind bars? The laws on the books may seem murky at times, but if you feel you were wrongfully arrested, you need…