Criminal Defense Info

Is DNA Evidence Enough For A Burglary Case?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:47:07+00:00Despite all the efforts of the law enforcement officers, crime rates are consistently growing higher, so more and more people become victims of the criminal activities. Still, even though a lot of those, who were convicted and sentenced to jail actually deserve this kind of punishment, it is also hard to disregard the fact that our prisons are often full of people, who did not do anything wrong. Some individuals simply have the misfortune to be present at the wrong place and in the wrong time. At times, things are far from being what they may seem to be at first and it is crucial to research the committed crime in order to make sure that only the truly guilty individuals will go to jail. With that said, imagine the following situation: you are returning home from a party and, to be honest, you had way too much to drink and...

Reducing Juvenile Life Sentence – A Step To The Right Direction?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:47:37+00:00When it comes to the juvenile individuals, emotions often take over and these teenagers are capable of performing terrible things – things that they may well regret in the future. A number of juvenile inmates get a life sentence for the crimes that they committed. In most cases, we are talking about murder. The court gives a promise to the victim’s loved ones that the criminal will never leave prison. While this may be a necessary measure, should our society be so harsh to the young minds? With that said, juvenile brain functions in a very different way when compared to the brain of an adult individual. It is true that teenagers mostly act in line with their emotions, without thinking, based on their first impulses. Sure, it is no excuse for committing murder, but not giving a second chance to a person, who may be very sorry for what...

Know What To Do If You Are Under Investigation

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:48:17+00:00The law enforcement agencies, such as the police department, exist to serve and protect the people of our society. Sure enough, most of the time, these forces handle things properly, with distinct honor even. Nevertheless, in some cases, especially in today’s world, the police literally abuses its authority and often uses its power in a very wrong way. Of course, we all heard of cases when the law enforcement officers accuse the wrong people and these individuals get actual prison sentence. Still, the real number of these cases is much bigger than you may think. Some people were simply unfortunate enough to be in the wrong time at the wrong place. Other folks do not even know what was the reason why they were accused in some crimes. Such is the harsh reality and that is one of the many reasons why you should know how to act in case...

Drug Charges: There are things that you can do to avoid jail!

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:48:51+00:00Whenever it comes to the drug abuse, possession or distribution, the justice system is quite unforgiving and will do just about anything to punish the criminals accordingly. Sure enough, drugs are absolutely detrimental for the modern society. Sadly, the number of drug addicts is still incredibly high and the law enforcement officers fight this disease with all the means necessary. Of course, drugs should be cleared of the streets of our cities. Still, at times, good people, who have nothing to do with the drug business and simply were unfortunate enough to follow their curiosity, suffer from some truly awful police actions. Some people even have no idea that they are carrying the drugs, since some criminals planted them in order to frame others. Some individuals simply buy drugs for the first time out of genuine curiosity and most of them are decent people, who never done anything unlawful. One way...

Police Body Cameras – A Necessary Measure For The Law Enforcement Officers

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:49:25+00:00We all rely on the law enforcement officers to protect us from any threats and dangers. The police is there to “protect and serve” and they should allow us to feel safe on the streets. The latest events have demonstrated that the system does not work the way it should. Something went wrong and some of the law enforcement officers consider that the power given to them by the law can be used without any responsibility. Do as you please and face no consequences. Indeed, recently, a series of deaths, caused by the law enforcement officers’ actions shocked the entire nation. The policemen shoot to kill, without even trying to understand what kind of situation they may have stumbled across. We have all seen the riots in Baltimore, after the death of an African-American adolescent, who was shot by a police officer. More deaths followed and this plague should definitely...

Hailey’s Law and Mandatory Car Towing

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:50:05+00:00Not all of us are capable of fully grasping the dangers of drunk driving. People disregard all the safety measures and terrible accidents happen. Sure enough, law prohibits driving under influence of alcohol or drugs and it is only natural that you are going to be arrested for it. On the other hand, some accidents are not as dire as they could be and you will soon be released, wondering what has happened to your vehicle. Well, the relatively new law states that any vehicle that caused a DUI accident, must be towed and placed at the tow company’s parking lot. Now, this is where things may well get tricky. Let us assume you want to get your car back as soon as possible and you send a sober friend of yours to pick it up. Well, before 2011, your friend could get the vehicle back if the law enforcement...

Criminal Process And The Need For An Attorney

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:50:45+00:00Some crimes are committed by mistake and some people were simply unfortunate enough to be in a wrong place at the wrong time. Yet, it is up to the judicial system to decide, who was wrong and who was wrongfully accused. There are two types of crimes that usually receive a different trial and different type of hearing. There are misdemeanors, which are categorized as minor crimes and so they go straight to the trial, without any preliminary hearings. On the other hand, there are also felonies that are much more severe and require a much more profound and detailed approach. Criminals, who were accused of committing a felony first need to go through the preliminary hearing and only then will be sent to the genuine trial. As far as the justice system is concerned, the jury and the judge are capable of forming a proper verdict in line with...

Discover “The Art Of The Perfect Defense”

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:51:42+00:00Some mistakes can affect the lives of other individuals and can be considered as criminal activities. Sure enough, at times, we do not intend to harm anyone, but just happen to be in the wrong time at the wrong place. The Justice System these days is in fact quite far from being perfect. Very often, even in the court of law, some truly important and even vital facts are being misrepresented, which may well lead to an unfair accusation. This is one of many reasons why it is so important to hire a qualified attorney to help you get out of any unpleasant situation. If you are facing a criminal trial and wish to get legal advice and protection, you will have two options. First one would be to consider using the services of the state provided lawyer. Despite a very common misconception, state attorney are quite qualified and often know...

Ways To Protect Yourself From The Illegal Search And Seizure

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:52:55+00:00As we already mentioned before, almost everything is based on certain values and beliefs, but it is still hard to say that the legal system is working properly. If we take justice department in general and the law enforcement division in particular, things are not running as smoothly as one would expect them to. Sure, the police is largely doing its best to prevent any crimes from ever occurring in the first place. However, their determination to apprehend and arrest any potential criminals is at times working against even the most law-abiding citizens. We all know and seen situations when law enforcement officers are intruding in a person’s private life, without having necessary warrants or even probable causes that would provide them with such a permission. At times, some people, who are simply walking on the street, are stopped and questioned by the police, without any evidence pointing to them...

Vehicular Manslaughter – Main Charges And Consequences

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:54:10+00:00In these modern days of innovative technologies as well as all kinds of progressive solutions, it is rather difficult to imagine our day to day living without all the cars and trucks that are constantly roaming the streets of our cities. After all, those vehicles have long since become a genuine part of our society’s infrastructure – the perfect means of transportation that simply cannot be replaced. Thousands of people all over the world die in vehicular accidents. At times, there is no one to blame, since some technical issues or other unpredictable circumstances caused the crash. Nevertheless, in many cases, one of the drivers is guilty, because of his misbehavior on the road, his negligence or even because of his drunk driving. That is right – statistics indicate that most of the vehicular manslaughter cases revolve around the DUI charges. People drink alcohol and then go straight to their...