The Difference A Good Lawyer Can Make

Being charged with a criminal charge can be a life-changing experience. Unfortunately, the high-stakes nature of these charges can make even minor mistakes or instances of poor judgment extremely costly and problematic for the defense. Is Jail the Only Punishment You Can Expect from Criminal Charges? A person that is facing a criminal charge may assume that they will have to face jail time if they are convicted. In reality, there are many different punishments that can be ordered for a person that is found or pleads guilty to a criminal charge. [Read More]

The idea that you might need to hire a criminal law services firm to represent your interests if you're just a witness can come as a shock. Even in cases where witnesses believe they're doing their duty as citizens to help the police, it's still wise to retain counsel. Let's look at four reasons why that is the case. Obstruction of Justice Witnesses are frequently close to the people who are subjects of investigations. [Read More]

If you've been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) as a result of an encounter with law enforcement at a checkpoint, you are right to question the legality of it. All aspects of a DUI arrest should be examined for legality and that means the very first issue your attorney will address is the legality of the stop. To find out more about what a checkpoint arrest might mean to your case, read on. [Read More]

Blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, has a low limit in every state. Generally speaking, if you have more than a couple of drinks, you are likely over the legal limit. Of course, there are other factors involved, such as whether you ate food with your drinks because the food will slow the absorption of alcohol into your system. There is also the factor of time. The longer it has been since you drank, the lower your BAC will be. [Read More]