2018

A Look At The Roles Of A Criminal Defense Lawyer

Getting arrested and charged with a crime is a scary life situation to find yourself in. At a time when other people in your life may be pointing fingers and passing judgements, there is one professional who will be your guiding force through this very difficult situation: your chosen criminal defense lawyer. Take a look at some of the roles a criminal defense lawyer will play in your life and in your case when you hire them to represent you after being charged with a crime.


How Your Life Might Change For The Better After Having Your Criminal Record Expunged

If you have been convicted of a crime at some point in your life, you might have been affected in multiple ways over the years. You might assume that there is really nothing that you can do about it, but you might be able to have your criminal record expunged. Basically, this means that any records related to your criminal record will be sealed so that they cannot be accessed when people look for information about your criminal record.


Common Medications That Still Fall Under DUI Laws

When most people think of DUI arrests, they are thinking of hardcore street drugs and alcohol. They are not thinking about any other medications. However, there are several other common medications that may get you arrested if a police officer pulls you over and decides that you may be “under the influence.” Adult Cough Medicine The whole point of adult cough medicine is to relieve symptoms and put you to sleep.


4 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Attorney If You're Purchasing Residential Or Commercial Property

Whether you’re purchasing a new house or investing in commercial property, it is always in your best interest to hire a reputable real estate attorney. A real estate agent is also a very important resource when purchasing property, but the services that a real estate agent provides is very different than those of a real estate attorney. Some of the top reasons for you to hire a real estate attorney when purchasing residential or commercial property include:


Plea Bargaining For A Wet Reckless: Tips And Benefits

A wet reckless is a popular name for the misdemeanor criminal charge of reckless driving with the involvement of alcohol. This charge is slightly less serious than the charge of DUI (driving under the influence). Depending on your circumstances, it may be possible for you to plea bargain and have your DUI charges downgraded to a wet reckless. For example, you may be able to do this if you qualify for any of the following.


How to Beat a Criminal Charge

Have you been arrested or do you feel like constant police harassment will lead to trouble with the police in the future? You still have your rights. Here’s what you need to do to protect them and avoid criminal charges. Never Run or Fight Never run from or fight the police. This should be obvious, but how many videos are there of people doing just that? It doesn’t matter if you’re right or wrong.


Factors That Determines The Seriousness Of Statutory Rape Charges

Statutory rape is a criminal charge in which you are accused of involving in sexual relations with a minor. The crime can range from a misdemeanor to a high-level felony. Here are the factors that determine how serious your statutory rape charges are: Age of the Victim In most states, crimes against children are considered more heinous than crimes against adults. Therefore, the younger the victim is the more serious will be the charges against you.