May 18
In non-legal environments, many people use the terms homicide and murder interchangeably. That can lead to a lot of confusion when a criminal case is underway. What exactly does homicide mean? What about murder? Or manslaughter? Here's a rundown of what each word means. read more
Apr 20
Losing a criminal case is nearly always devastating. It can feel like all the doors are closing. There is, however, one last potential option open to you even after you've lost: an appeal. Here's a look into the appeal process. read more
Mar 23
Everybody makes mistakes—but for some reason, it seems that often, people who are accused of committing a crime seem to make more mistakes than the average civilian. This was blatantly apparent when, after a 10-month crime spree, three burglars were finally apprehended with a mountain of evidence for the prosecution to work with because of a few too many dumb mistakes. read more
Mar 08
A DUI doesn't have to ruin your life, though it should be avoided at all costs, both because driving under the influence is extremely dangerous and because, at the very least, the citation can be expensive, time-consuming, and generally inconvenient. But how do you know if that one glass of wine put you over the edge? read more
Feb 23
For a lot of people, a background check is no big deal—but if you've got a record, you know that sinking feeling you get when you realize that you may not get a job or an apartment because of your prior convictions. Fortunately, a criminal record may not always be the end of the world—in fact, some infractions, convictions, and other transgressions may be expunged. read more
