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08/03/2026

What is consumer fraud? 🤔

Consumer fraud covers instances where individual consumers are defrauded. It includes identity theft, credit card fraud, telemarketing scams, Ponzi schemes, and check fraud. If you are accused of fraud, you'll need an experienced legal team to defend your integrity.

07/31/2026

If you're let off on probation, don't make the mistake of believing you're off the hook. While probation is preferable to prison, it isn't immunity, and it isn't to be taken lightly. In fact, violations can lead to a revocation of probation.

A motion to revoke probation is the final step in revoking probation following a probation violation. Learn more about probation and probation violations in this FindLaw article

07/29/2026

One of the key distinctions between civil and criminal law is who initiated the proceeding.

While the distinction between civil and criminal law may seem simple at first blush, it can get confusing, particularly when a civil lawsuit and criminal charges share the same name, such as cases of assault and battery. However, even when...

07/27/2026

Criminal Defense FAQ: Does a defendant's character impact the result of a trial?

Character evidence may not be used in a trial as an illustration of certain behaviors, but it may be used in instances where endorsements of a defendant's character are pertinent to the case. More commonly, however, character evidence is employed during the sentencing stage in attempts to reduce a sentence.

07/24/2026

Cases of fraud can be very difficult to prove. The Government has to be able to prove intention -
if they can prove that you lied or participated in a scheme to acquire something of value through deceitful activities, you'll be in serious trouble. Let us help.

07/22/2026

Treason arrests and convictions are (very) few and far between, but treason laws still exist nonetheless. In fact, treason is the only crime defined specifically in the constitution, so although rare, it is worth knowing.

Find out what constitutes treason, aka "aiding and comforting enemies," in American law as well as the punishment.

07/20/2026

Did you know that it only takes reasonable suspicion and probable cause for the police to stop you and arrest you if they suspect you are driving under the influence? For more on the types of evidence the police need to stop and arrest you for DUI, click the link:

This FindLaw article discusses reasonable suspicion in the context of a DUI offense, including how reasonable suspicion differs from probable cause.

07/17/2026

Many court cases are being postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. This delay can be beneficial to building a case, or it may be a violation of your constitutional rights. If this is your situation, read on, then contact us.

​FindLaw reviews the COVID-19 delays to the criminal court proceedings and what this means for anyone facing criminal charges. Delays are expected to push many cases back for months to a year.

07/15/2026

You can’t drive safely if you’re impaired. That’s why it’s illegal everywhere in America to drive under the influence of alcohol, ma*****na, opioids, methamphetamines, or any potentially impairing drug - prescribed or over the counter.

Provides basic facts about drugged driving, including statistics, trends, and teen prevalence, and explains why drugged driving is hazardous, particularly as it relates to ma*****na.

07/13/2026

Understanding the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor can be critical in understanding charges against a person, terms of plea agreements, and potential punishments. Learn about the differences here: https://bit.ly/2W7MlJ0