Fourth Amendment protections guard Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, the use of dogs in helping to conduct searches for contraband and drugs is quite common throughout the country. That is where the potential for violations of these protections can become a serious issue. Traffic Stops Police dogs are…
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…
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…
Drugs and alcohol abuse impact a person’s life—from their family, co-workers, and friends to the community in general—and the repercussions can be devastating. The weight of addiction reaches far and wide, from schools to prisons and everything in between. In fact, one of the greatest impacts is the connection between…
When faced with criminal charges, the smartest thing you can do is find an experienced, reputable criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. Once you have that attorney, the two of you need to collaborate to come up with the best defense possible. Achieving the best results will require…
After an arrest, many people find themselves feeling so alarmed that they just cannot think straight. But it is important to hold it together because mistakes in this situation can be costly. Try to think logically, and keep these tidbits in mind. Cooperate, while remaining silent until you have contacted…
After a date that led to physical intimacy—intimacy that you thought was consensual– the partner involved has reported a completely different scenario than what you remember, and you’ve been charged with rape. How could this happen, and what does it mean for your future? California Penal Code According to California…
Sexual assault is something that happens every day, but when it occurs at the hands of police officers, it is somehow even worse. And studies show it is not an occasional problem. Officers who are sworn to serve and protect sometimes make victims out of arrestees. It happens across the…
If you are booked in jail for a DUI, you should be pretty worried about how the whole thing will impact your life. In particular, this is a serious situation if this is not your first issue with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and you are going…
When looking at the potential penalties related to criminal charges you are facing, it can be more than a little unnerving. That is one reason it is so important to have an experienced attorney on your side. The fact is that there are many details in criminal law, one of…