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DUI Crash Simulation Aimed at Teens

staff — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:50:53 +0000

Sobering video taken of a simulated drunk driving crash, well-timed for high school prom season. With the prevalence of car accidents caused by underage drinking, videos and simulations like this one will hopefully negate the need for DUI lawyers in Manassas and other towns small and large across the country.

Frenso Domestic Violence

staff — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:49:00 +0000

The Importance of Fresno Domestic Violence
and Abuse Lawyers

Few criminal charges are more emotional than being accused of domestic violence and abuse. In Fresno, even a minor charge or false accusation can severely damage various aspects of your life, including:

Personal relationships
Business reputation
Ability to obtain employment
Custody issues in a divorce

This is why you should not attempt to handle your own defense. Fresno domestic violence attorneys have the experience you need to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

All too often, people accused of a minor offense, such as pushing, may be tempted to defend themselves. However, the Fresno criminal justice system takes these crimes very seriously, and it even has a specialized domestic violence court that focuses solely on these cases. One misstatement during the arrest or in court can mean a conviction, with jail time and therapy, regardless of how minor the charges seem to be.

Protect your reputation

In many cases domestic violence attorneys in Fresno can stop prosecution before it has a chance to harm your reputation. If a case does go to court, Fresno domestic violence lawyers have the experience and understanding of the legal system to achieve the best possible outcome for the case.

Even when judged as innocent, defendants often carry the stigma of public opinion with them for the rest of their lives. If you are charged with sexual assault, you need to engage an experienced Memphis sexual assault lawyer to get the specialized defense you need.

The Fresno domestic abuse attorneys at the Law Office of Rick Berman & Eric Schweitzer have more than 50 years of combined experience representing individuals in these cases. We offer the specialized services you need for a strong defense, such as:

Representation during all questioning after arrest
Detailed preparation of your case
Use of specialized knowledge of how domestic violence cases are pursued by the prosecution to vigorously defend these cases in court

Giant’s hall of famer arrested on charges of rape

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:09:02 +0000

Hall of fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been detained by police officials in the Ramapo Valley, NY on charges of rape from a 15 year old runaway. According to the football legend’s lawyers, Taylor has yet to be formerly charged with a crime, although heavy investigations will be conducted this week regarding the reported rape.

Police chase and shootout in Austin Texas

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:58:15 +0000

Texans charged with a criminal offense often refer to cite the above video when meeting with their criminal defense lawyers in Austin. Still today, the question remains if the two officers involved in the police chase were indeed required to use deadly force in order to nullify the criminal. If you look closely in the video above and the reflection on the police cars near the end, you can see the use of firearms right after the criminal pulled a handgun from his motorcycle.

My Cousin Vinny Criminal Defense Video Clip

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:45:35 +0000

While watching a court room video clip from one South Carolina criminal lawyer, I could not help draw a parallel between him and a scene from My Cousin Vinny; a classic court room comedy starring Joe Pesci. The prosecuting attorney is the character in the movie that prompted me to make the connection, however I couldn’t help but be reminded of the priceless scene above.

Drug bust, trafficking & Obama Shaped Ecstasy

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:15:59 +0000

After a routine traffic stop, one police officer discovered he’d be dealing with a lot more than a mere speeding ticket. This traffic stop uncovered heroin, cocaine, and Obama-shaped ecstasy pills – yes ecstasy pills made in the shape of the United States President. The driver of the vehicle immediately acquired the assistance of some local Nashville drug crimes lawyers.

Armed Robbery

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:21:02 +0000

Armed robbery is said to have occurred when there is a forcible theft. A firearm is displayed, shown, or present. Firearms do not have to be fired or even loaded for this charge to occur. Depending on the situation, other weapons and explosives will also qualify in cases of armed robbery. Sometimes armed robbery with another weapon will be said to be aggravated robbery. If you are caught in this situation, get a Raleigh criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The sooner you have an attorney, the sooner they can start building your case. The more time that is available, the more your case can be fine-tuned to your needs.

This is an extremely significant crime. This will usually result in jail and fines. If you are a first time offender, sentences are often less than that of someone with a prior record. A person who is accused of armed robbery is facing possible jail time of up to 15 years, up to $20,000 in fines, electric monitoring, and probation.

Courts will look at any aggravating or mitigating factors that may have occurred during the crime. Even first offenders will have very significant charges due to the nature of the crimes. It is very important that you get an experience Raleigh attorney who specializes in criminal cases. They will work with the court on your behalf. You want to get the least possible sentence that you can. If you are a repeat offender, this is going to be hard for an attorney to pull off. This is also true if you have a general criminal background

You need to get a criminal defense attorney right away. This is especially true if this is a first offense. If there were others involved in the crime, or you were innocent, your charges could be dropped. You also want to work with an attorney to receive shorter sentencing. Maybe you could get probation instead of jail time. This could be the case if you were an accessory, or it is your first offense.

Armed robbery is a very serious offense. You can be facing very serious charges, whether guilty or innocent. Let an experienced Raleigh criminal attorney help you stand up for your legal rights. The consequences of this crime could change your life in ways that you can never change. You will not only be harming your life, but making your loved ones suffer as well.

When speaking with your Raleigh criminal attorney, do not forget to leave out any details, no matter what your situation. Your attorney must keep everything confidential. You will not get in trouble for admitting information and willingly giving every detail. This is only to help build your case. Even the smallest detail can make a big difference. You do not want to be punished for leaving something out. This is your one chance in this situation. Your attorney will use your case to build a defense around what they are given by you.

This article is not intended as legal advice.

Additional Legal Site: Criminal Lawyer Michael Driver. Serving clients throughout Raleigh, North Carolina.