2018

  • Affirmative Defenses To Domestic Violence

    Domestic violence is one of the heinous crimes you can ever be charged with not only for the consequences it attracts but also for the long-term consequences it attracts. Fortunately, denying the act of violence isn't the only way of defending domestic violence charges. Here are some of the affirmative defenses you can deploy: Self Defense          This is one of the most viable defenses in cases of domestic violence, but it is also one of the hardest to prove.
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  • The Primary Differences Between A Criminal Case And Civil Case In Court

    A lot of inexperienced court goers assume that criminal and civil cases in court are pretty much the same process. After all, both can involve you spending time in a courtroom, supplying evidence, and even giving testimony. However, criminal and civil cases can be completely different from each other in a lot of ways. If you have been charged in a criminal case and will be going to court, it is best if you fully understand the differences between civil and criminal law.
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  • What Happens at DUI Arraignment?

    If you have been arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence), one of the first court processes you will face is that of arraignment. Here is what happens at DUI arraignment: They Will Read Your Criminal Charges Just because you have been charged with DUI doesn't mean it is the only official charge you will be facing. Depending on the circumstances of your DUI and arrest, the prosecution may charge you with multiple offenses, and the judge will read all of them.
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  • Learn What To Do When Someone Wrongfully Accuses You Of Domestic Violence

    When you are accused of domestic violence, it can create a very scary situation. If someone has wrongfully accused you of domestic violence, you need to hire an attorney right away to ensure that you protect yourself in every way that you can. The following guide walks you through a few things you can do to ensure that you are able to prove your innocence later on down the road.
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  • What Happens If You Get A Traffic Violation?

    There are some moving violations or traffic violations where the officer involved in the situation can use their discretion as to whether or not they are going to give you a ticket. For example, if you get caught speeding, depending on how fast you were going and where you were, the police officer may give you a warning, especially if you were only going a few miles over the speed limit and weren't in a residential or school area.
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