When Should I Call an Attorney? Sex crimes are among the most serious criminal offenses, and individuals who are accused and found guilty suffer life-long consequences. These crimes range from child sexual abuse to statutory rape to sexual assault. The penalties for these offenses are often way more harsher than those you could get from traffic court. Therefore, it is critical […]
The Rights of Persons Accused of Crimes Before being questioned about an offense by a police officer or other law enforcement personnel, many people do not think twice about their legal rights. Whether you are guilty or innocent, as soon as criminal charges are filed against you, you become a criminal defendant. You could be tried in a federal or state court, […]
What To Do if Police Call You in for Questioning Law enforcement officers may call you in for questioning if they suspect you of committing a crime or are believed to know anything about a crime that may have been committed. The police officer may already have a warrant for your arrest or merely be looking to obtain information by having you answer questions voluntarily. […]