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  • Facing Abuse Allegations During A Divorce: Why You Need To Consult Both A Divorce & A Criminal Attorney

    Not surprisingly, emotions tend to run extremely high in divorce cases. All too often, these emotions lead individuals to make accusations of abuse against their soon-to-be ex-spouse. These allegations can impact many aspects of the divorce, including child custody, the voiding or validation of a prenuptial agreement, and the accused spouse's right to remain in the family home until the divorce is finalized. However, these allegations can also result in criminal charges being filed.
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  • Why Would A Witness Ever Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer?

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • How To Get A Criminal Lawyer

    If you are facing, or about to face criminal charges, the best thing is to consult a criminal defense lawyer. The lawyer can defend you and ensure the authorities respect your legal rights. If you have never hired a criminal lawyer before, you might be at a loss on how to get a good one. Here are a few ways of getting a good criminal defense lawyer. Referrals from Previous Lawyers
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  • Dealing With A DWI The Right Way

    Being put in a situation where you need to have a criminal defense attorney represent you against a DWI charge can feel precarious. It's difficult to refute claims by the police because of how much weight the court places on law enforcement opinions. There are, however, several suggestions a DWI attorney can offer, so let's take a look at some of them. Don't Get in Trouble It might feel like a cop-out to tell someone to just not get a DWI, but the reality is that avoiding a charge is the easiest approach.
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  • Ways That Your Attorney Can Cast Doubt On Photos Of Alleged Domestic Violence

    When police arrive on the scene of a reported domestic violence situation, they'll almost always look for signs of physical violence. As part of their investigation, the police will document these apparent injuries with photos. The prosecution will then use the photos that depict the victim's injuries in an effort to show that physical domestic violence did indeed occur. If you're the defendant in a domestic violence case, you need to find the right attorney who has the experience and skills to successfully defend you against these claims.
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  • Establishing A Working Relationship With Bail Bond Agents: How And Why For Lawyers

    As a criminal lawyer, you spend a lot of time in court and visiting clients in jail. A question you are most certainly asked often is "Where can I find a bail agent?" Maybe your client asks it, or a family member of the jailed (when the family member calls to ask what happens next or get the case file number for bail). If you have spent enough time in the jails, you eventually run into a couple of bail bond agents.
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  • Three Ways That The Discharge Of A Firearm Could Lead To A Misdemeanor Charge

    If you own firearms, you can legally shoot them at a gun range and while hunting. Should you choose to discharge one of your weapons at another time and for another reason, however, you could soon be dealing with the local police force. Different areas have different rules regarding the shooting of firearms. If you live remotely and have a large property, for example, you may be able to lawfully shoot your guns on your property.
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