An Attorney May be Able to Help You Expunge Your Criminal Record or Petition for Your Record to be Sealed. In today’s modern society, the existence of a criminal record can have a detrimental effect on a […]
Read more →Everyone makes mistakes. From accidentally running a red light to getting a DWI, we’ve all done something that we’re not proud of. But do you know the extent to which your criminal record will follow […]
Read more →While drug smuggling is a serious problem for officials, an overzealous customs or police officer can lead to serious financial implications. A 54-year-old Lovington, New Mexico, woman filed a lawsuit last December against a Texas hospital, […]
Read more →Misdemeanors vs. Felonies Felonies and misdemeanors are criminal offenses and both can mean incarceration for anyone convicted of either. Less serious and nonviolent crimes are typically charged as misdemeanors, while the most serious offenses are […]
Read more →Negligent Homicide… Explained A death caused by another person’s negligence arises to the level of a crime if the wrongful conduct greatly or grossly deviated from the duty of a person to exercise ordinary care. […]
Read more →Juvenile Law… Explained A person who commits a crime or violates an ordinance and is under the age of 18 can be held responsible for his or her actions but might not be charged in […]
Read more →Assault and Battery… Explained Assault and battery can be charged together or separately. There are different elements that need to be proved and they may be charged as either a misdemeanor or as a felony, […]
Read more →Driving Under the Influence A DUI, or a DWI, refers to driving while under the influence. While in most instances it applies to driving under the influence of alcohol, it also includes operating a motor […]
Read more →Drug Crimes… Explained It is illegal either under state law or federal law, or both, to purchase, possess, sell, distribute, or manufacture any controlled substances. There are numerous types of controlled substances that are placed […]
Read more →Types of Theft Charges Most property crimes are theft-related. There are many kinds of theft offenses and how they are charged and the penalties for committing them can vary widely. If you are charged with […]
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