Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Defending Federal White Collar Crime Charges
White collar crimes don’t involve violence, but they do cause significant harm. That’s why the federal government pursues such charges with zeal. These are crimes that occur through deceit and the violation of people’s trust. When the crime occurs across state lines or on federal property, it becomes an issue that is investigated and… Read More »
An Ethical Criminal Defense
Every day in courtrooms across the country, criminal defense attorneys defend the Constitutional rights of ordinary Americans who’ve been accused of crimes. We know that these clients are innocent until proven guilty, and, as criminal defense attorneys, we have both the responsibility and the moral authority to use every tool the law allows in… Read More »
Charges Protesters May Face
As the number of political demonstrations and protests across the country grows, we’ve seen a consequent rise in arrests. If you are considering participating in a protest march, it’s a good idea to do so with a clear understanding of the potential risks to your liberty. But isn’t Peaceful Protest Legal? Yes, throughout history,… Read More »
What To Know About Court Motions
If you’ve ever watched a courtroom drama unfold on the big screen or on television, you’ve heard lawyers make motions. While you’ve probably never really thought about them, the fact is various motions can make an immense difference in the outcome of a trial. What Exactly are Motions? Written requests made by prosecutors and… Read More »
Can Jailhouse and/or Confidential Informants be Trusted?
Police use jailhouse snitches and confidential informants (CIs) to get information in order to obtain warrants for cars or homes or to put suspects behind bars all the time. Not everyone is a fan of the practice, and some serious concerns demonstrate why: Police raids based principally on informant tips can be exaggerated and… Read More »
Defending Bank Robbery Charges
Who doesn’t love a good movie? Films about bank robberies are fan favorites, always packed with action and intrigue. From classic westerns like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and The Long Riders to modern movies such as Now You See Me and Ambulance, bank robberies have been hyped and glamorized over the years. Have… Read More »
Charges of Cybercrimes
Cybercrimes across this country cost us billions of dollars annually, making it a huge priority for law enforcement. The FBI reports that in 2021 nearly 850,000 cases of cybercrime occurred, costing somewhere between one and four percent of the Gross National Product—and those are just the reported cases—which make up only a fraction of… Read More »
Contempt of Court in Florida
After Tyrese Gibson allegedly failed to obey a court order to fork over more than $70,000 in back child support, the judge found him to be in willful contempt of court. It was Gibson’s third such hearing, and this time the judge ordered Gibson’s detainment until the payment was made. Contempt of court is… Read More »
Charged With Being a Porch Pirate?
All across the country, packages are stolen from doorsteps and porches at an alarming rate—particularly around the holidays. With the advent of cheap, easy access to home security obtainable these days, more than a few porch pirates have been caught prowling around where they don’t belong, picking up packages, and skittering away. All of… Read More »
Which Defense Strategy is Best for Your Case?
Anyone who’s facing criminal charges, is doubtlessly feeling some level of anxiety about the future. For those who don’t know a lot about how the criminal justice system works, it may feel like a major disadvantage. Whatever defense a person winds up with, anyone in this situation wants their attorney to execute a tactical… Read More »
