Criminal Defense

If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be wondering if there is any way to get your criminal record expunged. This process can be complicated, but it may benefit you in the long run.  What are the requirements and the process for having your criminal record...

There has clearly been a rise in cybercrime over the last few decades, corresponding to the general rise of the Internet. However, even when you look at recent statistics, you can see that Internet crimes are still increasing. The Internet is far from new and it is...

There are a lot of misconceptions about when a person can and cannot invoke their right to “plead the Fifth” or “take the Fifth” if they’re under questioning or charged with a crime. The U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment says that no person “shall be compelled in...

If you’ve ever watched a true crime show, you’ve heard the police officers read someone their Miranda rights. This is a series of statements that are meant to tell a defendant about their rights when they’re interacting with police officers while in custody. One of...

You travel a lot for work, and your company covers those expenses. You can give them a report for things like food, drinks, hotels, gas and even flights. This is just intended to offset the natural costs that come along with doing your job. But you realize that it...

Anyone who’s embarking on a sexual encounter with another person has to ensure that the person is consenting to the intimate contact.  It’s possible that you could face criminal charges for sexual assault or rape if they didn’t consent to the activities.  What does it...

If someone asked you what fraud meant, you would probably be able to come up with a general definition – for example, obtaining money by deceit. Yet, if you find yourself on the end of fraud charges, you need a much more precise legal definition to understand exactly...

Following are two misplaced assumptions concerning the white collar criminal realm. First, there is this widespread belief: The penalties applied to defendants charged with white collar crimes are lax when compared with sentencing outcomes imposed on individuals...

You have protection against unreasonable police searches under the Bill of Rights and important high court rulings. However, your opinion is not what determines whether a search is reasonable or not. A combination of existing law and court precedent establishes when a...

Evidence forms a crucial part of every trial. Its purpose is to prove that the crime was committed and help the judge or jury decide your case. For a guilty verdict, the evidence against you must be overwhelming. However, if the evidence presented against you was...