Criminal Defense Blog
How to Withdraw a Guilty Plea After Sentencing
If you’ve entered a “guilty” or “no contest” plea and decide, after sentencing, you’d like to withdraw the plea, this is possible–and you can be successful–if you know how to proceed. To withdraw a [...]
Making the Right Choice: Blood Test or Breathalyzer?
If you are pulled over for a DUI, the officer may suspect you are driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both. Specifically, if you are suspected of consuming too much alcohol and [...]
How to Beat a Gun Possession Charge
A person may be found guilty of unlawfully possessing a firearm when they physically possess a gun without a permit or registration. Most commonly, unlawful gun possession charges are made during motor vehicle stops. [...]
Who May Consent to Police Searches?
To consent to a police search, the person consenting must have the authority to consent to the search. Authority can be broken down into two categories: actual authority to consent and apparent authority to [...]
Navigating a Student Disciplinary Hearing in College
As a college or university student you are obligated to follow a set of rules and regulations set forth by the institution often called the Student Code of Conduct. However, students often don’t recognize [...]
Defending Accusations of Sexual Abuse
Allegations of sexual abuse are often the easiest crimes to accuse and the hardest to defend. For instance, corroborating evidence and testimony is usually the standard in most criminal cases; however, given the impact [...]