2021
How To Stop A Criminal Case From Becoming A Fishing Expedition
If you're facing criminal investigations or charges, one of the most important tasks is to keep the police and prosecutors from fishing for offenses and evidence. How do you accomplish that when the state has so much power under criminal law, though? Do these three things to reduce the odds a case will turn into a fishing expedition.
Obtain Counsel
Hire a criminal law attorney the moment you get a whiff of the possibility a cop or prosecutor might think you did something wrong.
Should You Plead No Contest Or Something Else? How To Know
After being arrested, all defendants are brought before a judge and asked to enter a preliminary plea. You have a choice of three different pleas and many are confused when confronted with those options. Read on to find out more about pleas including the puzzling no-contest plea.
What is a Plea?
The word plea is a bit confusing since you are not actually pleading for your innocence or anything else. Instead, it's how you wish the state to view your case.
Preparing for a Criminal Trial? Things You Should Know
The courts in this country take crimes seriously. When they arrest people for criminal charges, they require a legal process afterward. The legal process might involve a plea bargain for the defendant. If the defendant chooses not to accept the plea, they will go to trial. If you have pending criminal charges against you, going to trial might be the route you want to take. If so, here are several things to know about your upcoming trial and how your lawyer prepares for it.
Is A Toll Violation A Traffic Ticket?
Whether you forgot to bring change, your transponder didn't read, or you didn't mean to drive on a toll road, there's a good chance of finding yourself with a toll violation at some point. Does it count as a traffic ticket, and what will happen to your driving record?
Some Toll Violations Are Just Bills
In some areas, if you get a letter in the mail for missing a toll, it's just a bill.