2016

Was Your Teen In A Vehicle Where Drugs Were Found? What To Know

If your teenager who is a minor was a passenger in a vehicle and is being charged with possession charges because there were drugs near them in the vehicle, you want to get a drug defense attorney right away. Drug crimes will go on the teens record and you don't want your teen to be labeled as a drug user when they are trying to get a job in the future.

Hoping That Evidence In Your Case Gets Thrown Out? Understand How Motions To Suppress Work

Your criminal defense case starts a long time before your trial will. In many cases, defense attorneys will ask the judge in a case to make some important decisions about what evidence the jury is allowed to hear through motions to suppress evidence. The success or failure of these motions will eventually shape a lot of the events at trial. If you've been charged with a crime, this is what you need to know about motions to suppress.

How To Prepare A Testimony For Your Criminal Defense

If you decide to go on the witness stand in your own criminal trial, it's important to have a great story to tell that's well executed. Here are some ways to prepare for your testimony.  Make a Map of the Details The first thing to do is to make a map or list of all the details you remember from the event. Write out everything that comes to mind naturally and highlight the details that you think are important.

Proving Personal Use Versus Intent To Distribute Marijuana

Being caught with marijuana and marijuana plants in a state where the drug is still illegal can cause some criminal issues. If you have been caught with marijuana, you are likely to either be charged with possession of the drug, or possession with the intent to distribute. The intent to distribute can make a major difference in the case and in the imposed sentence. Here are some ways tips for pleading possession and not distribution with your marijuana defense attorney.

3 Tips For Prevailing In Mayors Court

Are you thinking about taking your recent citation or ordinance violation to your local mayors court? Before doing so, you should be aware that the odds are stacked against you. While you may very well be innocent, you will face substantial challenges in your quest. Most cases in mayors court are presided by a magistrate who is appointed by the local mayor. While you are always presumed innocent until proven guilty, local magistrates will likely place a great deal of trust in the local police force, regulators, or whomever else gave you the citation.