Criminal Defense

It is commonly known, of course, that the legal drinking age is 21. Someone who is under 21 is not allowed to buy or consume alcohol. Even possessing alcohol is illegal in most situations. However, as a parent, you may not think that it is fair for these rules to...

Not all evidence is admissible in court. Sometimes, a criminal court may suppress and exclude evidence obtained illegally or in violation of your legal rights despite the potential impact on your trial. It’s all in the best interests of justice, as the police must...

When it comes to sexual encounters in college, one piece of advice people will often give is that individuals always need to seek consent. It’s all about facilitating communication between the two parties. There should never be any confusion over whether or not the...

There are many songs in which an artist admits to having done something illegal. For instance, Machine Gun Kelly has an entire song about speeding and impaired driving. Both of these things could result in legal charges, but he claims to have done each of them in the...

Growing up, you were probably told that police officers are your friends and are here to help you. While that’s true in many cases, there are times as an adult when you shouldn’t think of things in that manner. Instead, you must protect your rights. The United States...

You may not be surprised to find out that sexual encounters and alcohol are closely linked. This is also true of sexual assault claims. One study discovered that these claims were made more often after people had been consuming alcohol or in situations where that was...

Criminal charges are damaging not only to those who face them but also to family members, close friends and partners. As a parent, your top priority is ensuring that your children grow up safely and hopefully with good values.  The reality is that you cannot control...

If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are driving under influence, they will stop you for further investigation. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, they will either let you proceed with your journey or charge you with drunk driving. but what...

Imagine a scenario in which you were involved in something that might have constituted a crime. Everyone is okay, and all is well, but there was some damage to property. You were talking with friends about it at the bar when an officer overheard you. Can they arrest...

You’re in serious legal trouble – the kind that lands you in jail either because you can’t get a bond or can’t afford it, and your only connection to the outside world is through your phone calls. You’ve seen and heard the warnings that tell you that all your calls...