Criminal Defense

Traffic stops allow the police to stop drivers from violating traffic laws and gather evidence supporting an arrest. The police do not have the power to do whatever they want during traffic stops. Citizens are protected under the Constitution.  To protect yourself...

There was a time when some people – particularly young people – might have thought it was nothing more than a prank to call 911 and falsely claim there was serious criminal activity going on at a particular address to get police to go there and startle or frighten the...

If you’re the parent of a college student or one headed to college this year, you’ve likely heard horrible stories about hazing deaths. These often involve the consumption of toxic amounts of alcohol at fraternity parties.  You may have warned your child about...

With some criminal defense tactics, the goal is for the person who has been accused of committing a crime to show that they were not involved. For example, someone may be accused of robbing a bank, but they have an alibi – they were at work during the time of the...

The Fourth Amendment gives people protective rights against unreasonable search and seizure. If the police search a home illegally, for example, then the evidence collected may not be usable in a court case. The same can be said if the police pull over a vehicle...

Evidence plays a key role in the prosecution of criminal cases. Courts cannot just convict someone because the police think that person committed the crime. They need some kind of proof. If you are facing charges, understanding how the evidence against you can be...

The criminal justice system is complicated, especially for someone unfamiliar with it. This is especially true when you’re trying to understand terms like bail, bond and the role of a bondsman. Knowing these terms can make a significant difference if you or someone...