Legal Articles, Felony

Drug Charges Can Be Beat

A drug charge in Michigan is serious and should be evaluated by a good drug crime defense attorney in Michigan. Never just plead guilty until you have explored all of your options by an experienced drug crime attorney.

New Hampshire DWI Sobriety Checkpoints and Roadblocks

New Hampshire Sobriety Checkpoints and Roadblocks DWI Dui OUI

Drunk Drivers Intervention Program

Drunk Drivers Impaired Intervention Program: IDIP DWI New Hampshire

DWI DUI Law in New Hampshire NH

New Hampshire DWI operating under the influence law.

California Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Overview

A Defendant’s Physical Appearance in Court

In court, a defendant’s physical appearance can be of great importance. The judge, jury, and prosecutor will all form impressions about the defendant’s character, based upon his or her appearance. These impressions can affect every aspect of a case, and result in a more or less favorable outcome

The Importance of a Criminal Defendant’s Right to Remain Silent

As an attorney whose caseload includes a good deal of criminal defense work, there is one recurring them that stands out: clients who spoke to the police when it would have been in their best interest to remain silent.

Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms

In April 2009, Governor David Paterson signed legislation which effectively transferred discretion from the prosecutor to the judge concerning sentencing in many felony drug cases.

A Rise in Mortgage Fraud

As reported in the August 23, 2010 edition of the Wall Street Journal, mortgage fraud is again on the rise after a precipitous decline following its 2006 peak.

"Secret Shopper" email scams

Fraud alert - "Secret Shopper" email solicitations inviting recipient to "observe and comment" on an experience at a retailer or store front service provider, such as Western Union.

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