Expungement can be a complicated matter. When a criminal record has been expunged, any record of that person’s criminal history is gone. On one hand, there are crimes that most people feel should be clearly visible to help keep members of society safe. On the other hand, there are crimes that most people feel are […]
Being arrested is overwhelming. You may not know why you are being detained or when you will be charged. Holding you too long without charging you could even be a violation of your rights. In fact, if you are not charged within 48 hours of your arrest, you almost always must be released. A person […]
Being questioned by the police can be an intimidating experience. Law enforcement questions people for two reasons. They either believe you are a suspect and want a confession, or they believe you are a witness who can provide information about a crime. Surprisingly, you may not always know which applies until it is too late, […]
Most people think of a crime as being a serious or violent offense directed toward another person, group, or organization: a felony. Although the term “petty offense” may include shoplifting or simple assault, most people think of a petty offense as something that does not carry with it jail time or a criminal record: they […]
Being arrested for possession of drugs can be an overwhelming experience, particularly if the drugs did not belong to you. Whether drugs were found in your home, in your car, or even in your general vicinity, proving they are not yours can be quite challenging and requires the help of an experienced criminal lawyer. Having […]
