Suppose a detective left his business card at your place of employment. He wants to have an informal meeting to ask you some questions about a pending investigation. What should you do? Any competent attorney will advise that you should not make any statements to the police. You should invoke your constitutional right to remain…
In serious felony cases, such as vehicular homicide, aggravated assault, and homicide, the case typically begins with the suspect being arrested. Frequently, a bond is set in the first hearing within 24 hours of arrest. That bond is typically high. You need to understand how a bond works. If the bond is set, for instance,…
Lawyer advertising, including television, radio, billboards, etc., has become commonplace. Many people think that if a lawyer is successful enough to be able to afford advertising, it is a mark in their favor. Actually, you should steer clear of lawyers that advertise heavily. Advertising is expensive. To afford it, lawyers resort to an assembly line…
Hiring a criminal defense attorney is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your life. When you are charged with a crime, your freedom, your career, and your reputation are at stake. It is essential that the lawyer you select practices criminal defense exclusively, and has experience handling the type of…