Crimes are typically divided into two categories, misdemeanors and felonies. Though what defines these titles can vary from state to state, it is important to recognize the differences between the two. Here are 10 categories where discrepancies between misdemeanors and felonies exists. 1.The Severity of the Crimes Misdemeanors are thought to be less severe in nature […]
Category Archives: Criminal Defense
The moment you are faced with criminal charges is the moment you should consult a criminal defense lawyer. The prosecution will work against you and they have many years of experience and resources to do this quite successfully if you do not protect yourself. When you are charged with a criminal offense, the first thing […]
All states have taken a strong stance against drunk driving in the past two decades. The enhanced penalties mean that a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can create both short and long-term problems. Even a first conviction for DUI can result in automatic jail time and a license suspension, as well as significant […]
Fault Determination Just as a detective will use clues to solve a crime, there are some important clues the courts and insurance companies use to decide who will pay all or most of a car accident liability claim. The industry term is ‘fault determination.’ One of the most straight-forward examples of fault is in the […]
One Crime, Two Cases: Wrongful Death Claims and Manslaughter Charges Manslaughter is a serious crime that can cause a great deal of damage. The crime of “manslaughter” can apply when an individual unintentionally or intentionally caused the death of another person. Voluntary manslaughter is considered an intentional crime and is sometimes described as having an […]
Imagine this: You and your spouse are out running errands and you are finally at your last stop. In the meantime, your preschooler has fallen asleep and there is no way you are going to wake this peaceful child for a 15 minute chore. So you run in, grab what you need and head back […]
You may have seen people with ankle monitors, or heard of those who get home detention as a sentence, but who actually qualifies for alternative sentencing and how does it work? Alternative sentencing embodies consequences that minimize the use full incarceration. It includes work release programs, home detention, weekender programs and treatment based releases. Usually […]
AAA recently released a study indicating that crash risk increases for every hour of sleep lost. While it has long been understood that sleepiness affected driving negatively, this study looked more closely at the situation in order to define what that means for drivers. How Much Sleep Does One Need? The National Sleep Foundation and […]
Colorado drivers have to drive carefully if they don’t want to lose their driver’s licenses. If they get cited with a traffic violation, in addition to paying fines and court costs, they are assessed a number of points (points are bad). This means that every driver starts out with zero points and then gains points […]
Can Changing a Diaper Land You In Jail? In Arizona, a state never afraid of controversy, the answer seems to be yes. Jerry Charles Holle was recently charged and convicted in Arizona of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual conduct with a minor, and child molestation. He was accused of kissing and inappropriately touching his […]