Criminal Defense

Evidence forms a crucial part of any criminal trial. It helps in establishing the facts of the case, which goes a long way in determining the final verdict. However, not all evidence can be used against you in court, no matter the nature of your charges. A judge can...

In cases of wrongful convictions, it sometimes turns out the individual confessed to the crime, despite the fact that they didn’t commit that crime. They may have been convicted based on the confession and then cleared through DNA evidence, for example. But this can...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) helps ensure that each individual and business pays their fair share in federal income taxes. One of the ways that the IRS tracks tax compliance and enforces income tax law is through annual tax filings and random tax audits. Every...

Many criminal offenses are easy to define. For instance, if an individual attacks an innocent person, causing them harm, then this is a clear assault. Additionally, walking into a store and purposely taking an item without paying for it is a blatant example of theft. ...

This month, Richmond County law enforcement officers had to deal with multiple threats made to schools in the area. They all turned out to be hoaxes. However, at a time when school shootings are a very real danger, false threats like these can cause fear and...

When someone is exonerated, it means that the charges against them are overturned. They were already convicted in court and they spent time behind bars. But they are being let go because it was found that the original decision was the wrong one. You've probably heard...

If you are arrested for a criminal offense, the court may set you free on bail while you await the trial and resolution of your case. However, it is important to understand that bail comes with restrictions you have to observe. Besides the risk of incarceration during...

When someone is innocent of a crime but still is found guilty in court, it can take time to overturn that decision. Sometimes, many years of a person’s life are spent behind bars when they should never have been in that position. A man in New Jersey spent over 25...

Many people think that a person on death row is there because they killed someone, but that’s not always the case. In far too many cases, people on death row weren’t the ones who committed the murder. Some of them are exonerated before they’re put to death, but that’s...

If you are accused of a crime, it is likely you will be arraigned and formally charged. Depending on the nature of the offense you are accused of committing, a conviction may result in a fine, jail time or even a condemnation. As you can imagine, a criminal conviction...