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Choosing a Lawyer
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
We'll discuss what rights you have throughout your entire case, what qualifies as ineffective assistance of counsel, the steps for addressing it, and what remedies can be made.
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Property Crimes
What Is Criminal Mischief?
Damaging someone else's property in any way without their permission amounts to criminal mischief, which is a crime.
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Your Rights
Tort Law Definition & Examples
Here, "harm" is a pretty broad term that encompasses any type of wrongdoing that causes the victim to be physically or emotionally injured, suffer a loss, or otherwise experience damage that they are eligible to sue for.
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Choosing a Lawyer
How Much Does a Traffic Lawyer Cost?
Many of us have found ourselves with a traffic ticket in hand, wondering what to do next. Is it cheaper to just pay the ticket or fight it?
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Types of Felonies
Is Crossing the Border a Felony?: 8 U.S. Code § 1325 & Other Immigration Laws
While crossing the border illegally may come with criminal and/or civil charges and penalties, it is not likely that a defendant will be charged with a felony in most first-time offender cases.
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Life After Release
How to Expunge Your Record in Florida
In Florida, there are several options for either expunging or sealing something on your criminal record, the type of which will vary based on the type of crime committed, who committed it, and the age of the felon.
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Your Rights
All About Restraining Orders: Know Your Rights
Though it will vary by state, there are also general practices for obtaining, defending against, and lifting a restraining order, as well as the penalties that will come with violating one.
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Violent Crimes
What’s the Difference Between Assault and Battery?
The distinction lies with whether a physical, intentionally harmful act occurred or was merely threatened.
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Your Rights
Can You Sue for Being Falsely Accused?
In some cases, you'll be able to sue your accuser for a variety of charges, including defamation, slander, libel, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution.
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Types of Felonies
Failure to Appear in Court
Whether it was intentional or not, if you've missed your court date, you're probably in a bit of trouble. Just how much trouble is that, though? Worst case scenario, you now have a warrant out for your arrest.
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