Category: Criminal Defense
Bryan Kohberger, accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death per news reports, wants to raise an alibi defense. Here is what to know about this evolving issue and how a similar case might work in Pennsylvania. Background on the Kohberger Alibi Mr. Kohberger…
A 65-year-old man who appeared several times on America’s Most Wanted for a 1984 murder in Florida was recently arrested in California. According to news reports, Donald Santini had evaded authorities for almost four decades before law enforcement located him in San Diego. Santini is facing…
It’s hard to overstate the importance of your right to remain silent. This fundamental right is a cornerstone of the U.S. criminal justice system, protecting us from making self-incriminating statements that prosecutors can use against us. But when and how do you invoke this right? Does…
From 1941 to 1945, the government used posters to remind citizens that careless comments, no matter how innocent or unassuming they may be, could prove useful to the enemy. One World War II poster showed a fish with his mouth open, about to be hooked by an…
There Are No Do-Overs Felony convictions are serious, and they come with serious consequences, both immediate and long-term. Beyond fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record, felony convictions may also negatively impact your ability to secure employment, find housing, take out federal loans, and more….
Probable cause is one of the most important evidentiary standards in the legal system. It is so important that it is engraved in the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which states that people or their property cannot be searched or seized without it. If…
If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may feel concerned about the possible consequences of a conviction. Even a first offense may bring significant penalties that will disrupt your life. If you are charged with DUI, hire an experienced DUI defense lawyer who…
Our clients facing criminal charges often have no idea what to do, and what not to do, particularly when facing their first offense. Of course, having a skilled criminal defense lawyer on their side is critically important. But, there are also some basic guidelines criminal clients…
Hurting a minor: it’s a serious accusation, especially if you’re accused of hurting your own child or if you have children living in your home. If you’ve been accused of hurting a minor in any way, it’s important that you have the right legal support on…
With the recent announcement of the Trump administration’s proposal of a new Supreme Court justice to replace the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, many are discussing the future of certain civil rights in the United States. However, in the most recent round of decisions, the Supreme Court…
