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Posts Tagged With: attorney

Your ‘Accused List’ – What to do When You’ve Been Accused of a Crime

July 28, 2018 by Peter Blair

You want to have an ‘accused list’ ready for when you have been accused of a crime. What we mean by this is that we want you to be prepared for anything and we will prepare you by going over some steps for some things you can do after an accusation. We understand that going… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Law Tags: accused list, accused of a crime, attorney, crime, documents, Evidence, Law Enforcement Officials, steps to take

How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help in Your Case

July 25, 2018 by Peter Blair

You’re facing prison or high fines and you want the most out of your case. You also don’t want to stand alone and have to defend yourself when you don’t know the first steps to a criminal case or raising a defense. This is why it is important to have the best criminal defense lawyer… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Felony Charges, Law, Sentencing, Uncategorized Tags: attorney, crime, Criminal Case, criminal defense lawyer, defense, drug crime, expert witnesses, high fines, legal system, reality check, sentencing program, state legal system, textbooks

Reversing Your Conviction and How the Process Works

July 3, 2018 by Peter Blair

When it comes to reversing your conviction, it might not be easy as it sounds on paper. Courts will rarely overturn what has been decided by the lower court, but this does not mean it is an impossible process that you never see. Sometimes, errors take place that can cause harm and make your trial… Read More

Categories: Appeals, Criminal System, Felony Charges, Law, Trial Process Tags: appeals, attorney, Conviction, courts, Errors, Higher Court, overturn, resentencing, reversing your conviction, writs

The Domestic Violence Arraignment: What You Should Expect

June 26, 2018 by Peter Blair

There are many things that you should know about the domestic violence arraignment when it comes to your case. What is the arraignment and what does it have to do with your case? An arraignment, in any event, is a hearing where the judge formally charges you with the crime that you are being accused… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Domestic Violence, Felony Charges, Law Tags: admitting guilty, arraignment, attorney, domestic violence arraignment, domestic violence law, formally charges, guilty plea, no-consent, not guilty, plaintiff, plea

Diminished Capacity Defense: When Can It Be Used?

June 4, 2018 by Peter Blair

The diminished capacity defense is used to limit criminal liability after a defendant has been accused of a crime. Perhaps you want to use this as a defense with the help of your attorney because you did not have the mental capacity to commit the crime that you were accused of. When this defense is… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Felony Charges, Insanity Defense, Law Tags: attorney, crime, criminal liability, defense, diminished capacity, heat of passion, insanity defense, intoxicated, not guilty, passion

Drunk Driving Charges: Why You Should Never Flee the Scene

May 17, 2018 by Peter Blair

You were out drinking with friends and you made the poor decision to get behind the wheel of your vehicle and drive. When doing so, you made a bad turn and ended up slamming into the side of another person’s vehicle. Many people will stay at the scene until police show up, which will definitely… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, DUI, Felony Charges, Law, Sentencing Tags: attorney, drunk driving, drunk driving charges, DUI case, felony charges, fled the scene, hit and run, injured in an accident, vehicular manslaughter

How Police and Prosecution Work Together – Filing Charges

April 23, 2018 by Peter Blair

Arrest and prosecution are a lot different from one another. You might wonder if the police and prosecutor in your case work together, and they do in some ways. – but not in others. Police must have probable cause to believe that you committed a crime when they make their arrest, and prosecutors must also use… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Felony Charges, Probable Cause Tags: attorney, defending your rights, defense attorney, file charges, point of view, police, police claim, Prosecution, prosecutor, prosecutorial discretion

Avoiding Contact After You’ve Received Domestic Violence Charges

January 5, 2018 by Peter Blair

There are some things we would like you to know about what to do after you have received domestic violence charges. After you have been charged, there will be a no contact order put in place so that you have absolutely no contact whatsoever with the victim. Let us guide you through the process of… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Domestic Violence, Law Tags: arraignment, attorney, charged, criminal act, domestic violence, fine, no contact, no contact order, penalties, victim, violence charges

The Differences in Being Charged on Federal and State Levels

December 22, 2017 by Peter Blair

When you have been charged with a crime in California, no matter what the kind, it is important to seek legal advice so you can move forward with your case. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you will want to have representation that is familiar with these cases and the severe penalties… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Federal Law, Felony Charges, Law, State Law, White Collar Crimes Tags: attorney, California, cases, charged, crimes, criminal cases, criminal defense, federal, federal crimes, judges, state, state crimes, Trial, violent, white collar

Statistics on Juvenile Crimes and What Might be at Stake

December 8, 2017 by Peter Blair

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has compiled statistics on juvenile crime rates, understanding some of the common juvenile crimes that initially enter a delinquent into the system, and so much more. Here are some of the common statistics composed over the past few years: In many regards, if you are a youth,… Read More

Categories: Criminal System, Felony Charges, Juvenile Crimes, Law, Sentencing, Theft Tags: adult, arrest, attorney, charges, crime rates, crimes, drug abuse, Juvenile, juvenile systems, juveniles, simple assault, youth

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