The Difference A Good Lawyer Can Make

Facing criminal charges is usually not expected after defending yourself against an unprovoked attack. Unfortunately, there are gray areas in the law regarding self-defense. The actual commencement of the attack, unavoidable imminence of an attack, and other factors determine whether or not you acted in self-defense or committed assault. Hitting First and the Legal Woes Self-defense is legally defined as protecting yourself from an attempted injury by another person. Defending yourself against someone who has hit you one or more times is likely going to be justifiable. [Read More]

Thinking about going off the grid, saving money, and having a simpler lifestyle? You may think how you live is your own business, but you would be wrong about that. If you ignore local and state regulations, you could end up in jail, and or suffer other penalties. The Size and Type of Your Dwelling Matters Some have turned to tiny dwellings which are easier to maintain, but these may not pass the local size requirements for homes. [Read More]

If you help or encourage another person to commit a crime, then the law considers you to be his or accomplice.  The act of being an accomplice is known as complicity. Complicity is a serious crime that (depending on your level of involvement) may attract the same charges and sentences as the actual perpetrator of the crime. Accomplices are categorized into four degrees depending on how involved and what part they took in the criminal act. [Read More]

If you have recently been charged with a DUI, the process leading up to your hearing can involve a lot of planning with your DUI attorney. Even the best plan of attack can be foiled if you make one misstep during the time before your trial. Here are five things that you should do while you are awaiting your DUI court case. 1. Steer Clear of Bars and the Party Scene [Read More]