A large number of criminal cases are resolved when the defendant agrees to go on a term of probation. Each case is different, with different facts, and that means no two periods of probation are identical. The rules and requirements of your probation will be tailored to the specific facts of your case. And, as […]
Sometimes things are not sweeter the second (or third, or fourth) time around. In fact, not all things are worth experiencing even once. Generally speaking, the things in life you never want to be a part of, not even for a first time, are related to criminal law. It is not anyone’s plan to go […]
The legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes has gained a lot of momentum in several states. But even when marijuana is made legal for a medical purpose, there are still rules that have to be followed in order to fall in line with what is considered lawful use or possession. If you fail to abide […]
The war on terror, immigration, and gun control dominated the November Presidential election. And just a few days after the new year, the country may have seen why these issues are so important. On January 6, 2017, Esteban Santiago opened fire at a Fort Lauderdale airport. Immediately, the public wondered how the crime happened, the […]
If you have been arrested for a crime you are probably wondering if the final outcome will have a lasting impact on your record. The answer depends on the type and facts of your case, and what type of final resolution was reached. The type of case is relevant because a misdemeanor will be less […]