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Can PTSD Be a Defense To Military Crimes?

When a military member is convicted of a violent crime such as murder or sexual assault, they can face severe penalties including lengthy imprisonment sentences and even capital punishment.

DUI Checkpoints: Is your Sobriety Checkpoint Legal?

DUI checkpoints are not legal unless fully compliant with the 4th Amendment. A DUI lawyer representing a citizen seized for drunk driving at a sobriety checkpoint can find where police officers have cheated by skipping important steps in the DUI checkpoint approval and implementation process.

Commonwealth v. Giambattista

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Drug Smuggling Charges can have Severe Consequences for Military Members

Every military member should know that all branches take any type of alleged drug possession, use, manufacture, or distribution very seriously and that the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)1 sets out harsh penalties for members convicted of these offenses.

Eye Witness Testimony

Information about Eyewitness Testimony.

You Have Been Arrested, Now What?

Information if you are ever arrested.

Ten Do's and Don'ts for Your Criminal Case

Information for individuals that want to hire a criminal attorney.

Decriminalization, Legalization, and Marijuana Use in Illinois

With many states jumping on the marijuana legalizationn bandwagon, whether it be for medical or recreational use, “legalization” and “decriminalization” are two words often used interchangeably, although they have different meanings under the eyes of the law.

What Miranda Warnings Mean For You, the Police and the Prosecutor

Brief explanation of what Miranda Warnings are, what they mean and what they do and do not protect in New York State

The Basics of the Expunction Process

Many people do not know that they may be eligible to have criminal charges remove from their record. This article explains the basics of whether or not a person is eligible to have their record cleaned up by using this process.

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