Legal Articles

• What Happens When You Face Out of State Criminal Charges?
  Any kind of criminal charge can be difficult for the accused to manage.  However, if a person is arrested and charged with a crime in a state that is not his or her permanent residence then it might be even more difficult to mount an adequate defense. Jurisdiction The state in which the alleged crime occurred is the state that has jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.  So, for … more
• The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
  When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal.  That is, to minimize the potential penalty.  Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties.  However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide.  Therefore, many defendants choose to … more