What Does Criminal Exposure Mean?
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23 December 2020
When discussing problems with clients, it's common for an attorney to use the term "criminal exposure." This can seem a little odd of a term to use, especially if you don't believe you're the subject of an investigation. However, there are several reasons why a criminal law attorney may use the term so let's look at what it means and how it might apply to different situations.
Definition
Criminal exposure doesn't have a strict legal definition.
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Things To Discuss With Your DUI Attorney
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27 August 2020
If you have been charged with a DUI, you will want to work with an attorney. There are a few things you should discuss with them to make their job easier. After all, the easier it is for them to do their job of representing you, the better the outcome of your court case might be. Here are a few things to discuss with your DUI attorney:
What Really Happened
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Defenses To Tampering With Evidence
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21 May 2020
Tampering with evidence is a serious criminal charge with dire consequences. Like other criminal charges, however, you are innocent until proven guilty. Below are some defenses you can use so that the justice system doesn't find you guilty of tampering with evidence.
Abandonment
The abandonment defense alleges that you discarded the evidence because you no longer needed it. This defense applies if you didn't know that the item in question was evidence.
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How To Talk With The Police About Criminal Accusations
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20 November 2019
Accusations of criminal conduct can leave you feeling a strong need to defend yourself. The police know this, and they often try to take advantage of it during the investigative process. If the cops are trying to talk with you about a matter, here are three things you should know.
Get a Criminal Lawyer
You have the right to have a criminal defense lawyer present whenever you speak with the police.
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