Blog: Criminal Law
- Must the police have a warrant to search my property?
May 11, 2023
When the police have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime, they will look for evidence that they can use against you. Depending on the circumstances of your case, this search for evidence might bring them to your home or place of work. When the police are in hot pursuit of a suspect When a suspect who is on the run enters your property, the police will not have to stop the pursuit t...Read More - What is the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine?
Apr 12, 2023
Different legal doctrines exist. While they may not be used in everyday conversations, you should be informed of them, especially when facing a What is it? The fruit of the poisonous tree is a doctrine that makes illegally obtained evidence inadmissible in court. Thus, if the police collect evidence in a way that violates your rights, you may use this doctrine to defend yourself from any charge.For example, if the police illegally search you...Read More - Can you be fired for getting arrested?
Oct 12, 2022
If you get arrested, you may be very concerned about the impact on your career and your professional aspirations. You worry about the damage that this could do to your reputation. In certain careers, this can make it very hard to advance. But it may be more than just a lack of advancement that concerns you. Perhaps you are worried that your company is simply going to fire you because of the arrest. Are the...Read More - Is your child involved with a gang?
Oct 5, 2022
As a parent, your top priority is the safety of your children. One of your kids is approaching adolescence which means they are trying to push the boundaries a little. This is relatively normal and something you have seen before. However, there is a difference between normal teenage unruliness and Flashing the cash You know that your child wanted a new pair of sneakers. They were an expensive brand, so you explained that yo...Read More - Are you entitled to defend yourself and property?
Sep 12, 2022
You’re a kind and gentle person, and violence is the last thing on your mind. Sadly, you’ve recently been put in a situation where you felt that you had no choice but to use violence. Someone threatened you, your family and property. Are you legally entitled to Defending yourself If you genuinely feel that a violent attack against you is imminent, then you are entitled to defend yourself. However, there are conditions. You mus...Read More - Can you be charged for breaking into your own home?
Jul 25, 2022
You’ve been at work all day and are eager to get back home. Upon arrival, you search for your house keys to no avail. You’re the only one to carry a set of keys, and the spares are inside. It’s dark, you’re tired and it’s beginning to get cold. You decide that your only option is to try and break in. Is this something that you could be charged for? You can’t burgle your ow...Read More - Why does 3+2 not always make 5 in criminal sentencing?
Mar 31, 2022
Knowing how to handle your criminal case depends partly on understanding the consequences of a conviction. There are sometimes considerable advantages to accepting a plea deal or a lesser charge, and sometimes there are not. If you face multiple charges, understanding the math will be crucial. Yet judges have different ways of adding things up when sentencing. They can give you a How does the judge decide? The judge will look at the detail...Read More - What Are My Miranda Rights?
Dec 6, 2021
If you have seen a police or true crime show, you may have heard of Miranda Rights, also known as the Miranda Warning, which police officers are required to say when someone is in custody and is subject to interrogation. There are variations of this speech in each state, but the intent is the same. The Miranda Warning is read to ensure the police do not force or coerce the suspect of making a statemen...Read More - What are Defenses for Resisting Arrest?
Sep 20, 2021
For the average person, being arrested can be a traumatic experience. Sometimes, a person might resist an arrest if they feel it is unwarranted. However, resisting arrest can result in a serious criminal charge. Fortunately, there are a few defenses you and your lawyer can use if you are charged with resisting arrest. A few possible defenses include: The officer used excessive force while making the arrest or otherwise acted unlawfully. You were unaware tha...Read More - What is Entrapment?
Jun 28, 2021
When an individual commits a crime due to the urging of a government agent or entity, a case of entrapment might have occurred. The aim of entrapment is to gain control of the individual, either through imprisonment or to force cooperation in an unrelated criminal investigation. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement or other governmental agents devise a scheme to encourage an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime. The entire purpose is to prosecute tha...Read More
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