If you are facing criminal charges, it is common to be concerned about the social stigma and repercussions that a criminal conviction could have on your future. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to avoid having a criminal conviction on your permanent record. One of the most attractive options is referred to as… Read More
What You Need to Know About a Felony Arraignment Being charged with a criminal offense can be an overwhelming experience. There is a risk that effects from these charges can end up following you for the rest of your life if not properly handled. By understanding as much as possible about the criminal process, however,… Read More
Illegal Immigrant Crimes and How They Intersect with Criminal Law The intersection of immigration and criminal law is one of the most complicated areas of law in the United States. Illegal immigrants who are charged with many types of criminal offenses can end up being deported to their country by the Department of Homeland Security… Read More
What is Embezzlement? Embezzlement is a crime of trust in which any individual who has lawful access to any type of property or assets uses said access as a means of stealing, misappropriating, or transferring ownership. Charges of embezzlement typically occur when someone who is entrusted to provide expert financial services, such as an accountant, uses… Read More
Understanding Court Records and Who Can Access Them One of the most common questions asked by clients who face criminal charges is whether the public will be able to access their records. The answer is that it often depends on what court records are involved. If you are not certain whether records are open to… Read More
The United States Supreme Court recently refused to hear a man’s challenge to a 2005 murder conviction, which he claimed was the result of coercion. This complicated case is documented in the Netflix series, “Making a Murderer.” A lower court of appeals upheld the man’s convictions for murder, sexual assault, and mutilation of a corpse…. Read More
If you need to file a federal criminal appeal, it is important to contact a skilled criminal defense attorney who is willing to put the required energy into your appeal. Fortunately, our legal counsel has successfully helped many people navigate federal criminal appeals and knows what it takes to make sure that your case resolves… Read More
In a large number of federal criminal cases, the defendant either makes a plea agreement or proceeds to trial. In some cases, however, a criminal defense attorney can help to have charges removed before trial through the use of a motion to dismiss. As a result, the pretrial motion is a particularly helpful tool for… Read More
A recent report issued by Human Rights Watch states that the federal government has begun using secret evidence to mount criminal cases. The technique for evidence collection is called “parallel construction” and involves federal law enforcement hiding classified or sensitive methods from a court of law due to the construction of parallel chains of construction…. Read More
In 2017, data gleaned from an Alexa played a pivotal role in a murder trial. As a result of this case and other developments in technology, social media is having an increasingly powerful influence on how federal criminal cases are prosecuted. This application extends well beyond anything that is shared in the public domain being… Read More