People are often shocked by the rule that when a law enforcement officer responds to a domestic violence call, someone has to be arrested. Even if the individuals involved don’t want assistance, and everything is back in a peaceful state,…
Rights At Your Arraignment If you have been charged with a crime by any governmental authority, you have the following rights at your arraignment: 1. You are presumed innocent of any charge unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable…
Most Americans do not fully understand the pretrial portion of our justice system. While many know you are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, most don’t realize that hundreds of thousands of Americans sit in jail…
There are many reasons a person can benefit from having a private attorney on the case before the arraignment. If you have been arrested, received a summons to appear, or you are trying to help a loved one through the…
People often call the office and ask about getting a “No Contact” Order against their obnoxious neighbor. While there is an order that can assist in this situation, it is not technically a No Contact Order. There are four types…
There are certain crimes for which an Officer can arrest you on the spot and you are taken to jail or given a date to appear in Court. Typically, these are crimes such as DUI or an allegation of assault…
