Why Would A Witness Ever Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Posted on:
30 November 2020
For many people acting as witnesses in criminal cases, it can come as a shock to learn they may want to hire lawyers. You might wonder how it's possible as a witness that you'd need a criminal defense attorney but here are some reasons why.
Criminal Exposure
It's easy to think that the only people who need any sort of criminal defense are those who've committed crimes. However, criminal exposure doesn't mean you had to have committed an offense.
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Search & Seizure Law For DUIs
Posted on:
22 July 2020
If you are charged with a DUI or DWI, you may have had your vehicle searched. In some cases, officers participate in an unconstitutional search and seizure of your items in order to bring this charge forward. If officers find evidence as part of an illegal search, it cannot be admitted at trial.
Do you think you have been the victim of an illegal search? This is what you need to know as you face DUI charges.
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Goals For Defendants Facing Assault Charges
Posted on:
18 December 2019
There are several different types of assault charges you might be facing, including simple assault and aggravated assault. In any case, the lawyer you hire may have several main goals in helping you fight your case, and here are the top two goals of most assault criminal cases.
Proving the defendant is innocent
One of the key goals of most criminal cases is trying to find a way to prove the defendant is innocent.
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The Main Amendment Rights Of Defendants In Criminal Cases
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1 October 2019
When facing a criminal charge, you are considered the defendant in the case, and as a defendant you have certain rights according to the constitution. Using these rights may help you with your case, and here are the three amendment rights you might want to use as you face criminal charges.
Fifth Amendment
The most commonly used and talked about amendment by criminals is the Fifth Amendment, and this amendment provides two great uses for defendants.
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