Navigating a criminal trial is extremely stressful, perhaps particularly if you have not committed the crime that you have been accused of. As a result of this reality, if you were wrongfully accused and tried, you may have been astounded if a guilty verdict was...
The police are trained to keep communities safe. And part of their duties involves looking out for and keeping drunk drivers off the roads. If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, they will pull...
Few substances have surged onto the North American recreational drug scene in the way that fentanyl has over the last decade. Once touted as a viable, low-cost alternative to traditional opiate pain management, fentanyl has become the scourge of law enforcement...
There are numerous laws, including portions of the Constitution, that limit the authority of law enforcement professionals when they interact with members of the public. Even when an officer suspects someone of criminal activity, they still need to respect that...
It is safe to assume that nearly everyone wants to avoid killing or harming others through their own conduct. Unfortunately, this is a risk when operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Those who take a life by violating DUI laws can face...
White collar criminal charges are worrying enough on their own due to the serious penalties you will face if a court convicts you. Yet many people make things worse for themselves by acting in ways that bring additional charges. Here are three things you should never...
Search warrants play a critical role in protecting individuals while ensuring law enforcement agencies can effectively investigate criminal activity. A search warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate to authorize law enforcement officers to search a specific...
You’ve been convicted of a crime that you did not commit. To many, this sounds like a far-fetched tale that only occurs in novels and TV shows. Well, the truth is that wrongful convictions do happen. In such circumstances, you may think that all hope is lost and that...
Even someone who feels confident that they consistently abide by the law might feel intensely nervous during an encounter with law enforcement professionals. Many people have a natural sense of anxiety when dealing with authority figures, and that nervousness can...
Any police arrest or criminal investigation should be taken seriously. However, some offenses carry harsher consequences than others upon a conviction. Theft, for example, usually comes with more penalties than the average defendant expects. When theft involves...
