For young people, the threat of jail time is often used as a deterrent as parents and the authorities attempt to warn them about the ramifications of breaking the law. If they do so anyway, jail time is then used to reform them and keep them from committing crimes in...
Criminal Defense
Tax-related Criminal Charges Require Swift Attention
It's expected that everyone who has an income will file income tax returns unless the income is below the annual threshold for having to claim, or it is a type of income that doesn't require reporting. It's imperative that anyone who is having to deal with income...
Teenage drunk driving is a delicate topic
When it comes to teen drunk driving, parents face something of a dilemma.What can they do to make teens less likely to drink and drive without actually putting more pressure on them? No drinkingFor many parents, the solution they choose is to tell teenagers they...
Your drug possession defense strategy can prevent a conviction
A drug possession conviction can impact your life in many ways. From community service to prison time, there's no shortage of potential penalties.If you find yourself heading to court to defend yourself against drug possession charges, it's critical to implement a...
DOJ updates policy on using forensic science at trial
Far from the sure-fire way to catch criminals it appears to be on television, the misapplication of forensic science is actually one of the biggest contributing factors to wrongful convictions. Research has shown that many forensic techniques applied in criminal...