Blog Posts in Criminal Defense

You can be charged with battery anytime that you use willful and unlawful force against another person. While this may bring to mind images of serious and severe beatings, many instances of battery ...

Domestic violence can be claimed in any instance where physical or verbal abuse was committed against a current or former spouse, cohabitant, partner, or child. In addition to incarceration and fines, ...

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. The defendant is viewed as innocent until they are legally proven to be guilty. This means that the argument of the prosecution will need ...

It may be a long road to get to trial but for some individuals, this platform allows them the best opportunity to present their case. They may have been offered a settlement deal that was not fair and ...

Following an arraignment the case can go a few ways. If the charge is for a misdemeanor and the defendant pleads not guilty, prior to the trial the prosecution and defense will need to exchange ...

Following an arrest, an arraignment will need to be set and at this time the defendant will appear in court before the judge. The judge will inform the defendant what they are being charged for, what ...