Experience from my years of practice as an attorney has shown that it is not uncommon for drivers to need to reschedule their court date appearances for a traffic ticket. Drivers are sometimes unable to appear due to work or family obligations. In some situations, drivers want a change of Continue Reading
Criminal Law
Franks Hearing: Grounds for a Franks Hearing
A Franks hearing is a court case in which an attempt is made to circumvent a search order. When you violate a warrant, you are contesting the veracity of the evidence used to obtain it. A Franks move is the formal document that you submit to the judge outlining your Continue Reading
What Happens if a Victim Wants to Drop Charges: Dropping Charges in Criminal Cases
Top Connecticut criminal attorneys answer the question “Can the victim withdraw the charges?” daily, one that is frequently posed by both victims and clients of domestic abuse. They cannot, is the succinct response. However, the circumstances are far more intricate, and I will go into further detail about them. The Continue Reading
Can You Have Visitors on House Arrest?
House arrest is a legitimate substitute for jail that enables criminals to carry out their sentences under close supervision in the comfort of their own homes. House arrest has its own set of guidelines, restrictions, and repercussions, even though it may appear forgiving at first. You can determine whether or Continue Reading
No Contest vs Guilty: What You Need to Know
You may have heard of the various pleas that a criminal defendant can accept. Most of the time, it is clear what a guilty, not guilty, or guilty due to insanity plea means. Most individuals are unsure of what constitutes a “no contest,” or nolo contendere plea. When a defendant Continue Reading
Can You Go to Jail at a Preliminary Hearing?
Preliminary hearings are essential in the criminal justice system because they greatly impact defendants in federal criminal defense cases. In this blog post, I will focus on federal criminal defense procedures and attempts to investigate whether a defendant could potentially face jail at this point. Understanding Preliminary Hearings A preliminary Continue Reading
Class X Felony, Illinois: What You Need to Know
In Illinois, the seriousness of the crime dictates its classification, with a Class X felony being the most serious of all. These crimes carry the worst punishments, which can have a lifetime impact on the criminal and include heavy fines and lengthy prison terms. I’ll explain the complexities of Class Continue Reading
Can I Go to Jail for Hiding My Vehicle From Repo Man?
Being in debt and having trouble making your loan payments can be very stressful. If you’re having trouble making your car loan payments, you may be worried about repossession.Although it makes sense to desire to safeguard your valuables, purposefully keeping your car hidden from a repossession agent may have legal Continue Reading
How Long Can You Go to Jail for Contempt of Court?
“You’re in contempt!” is a sentence that every Law & Order viewer has ever heard a pointing judge yell. What, though, is “contempt of court”? and what consequences exist. That’s what I’m here to investigate, though. I’ll cover the key elements in this post to make sure you receive the Continue Reading
Can Driving slowly Get you a Ticket?
Certainly, driving too slowly can result in a ticket. I’ll go over the different ways you can get a ticket for driving too slowly in this post, along with some legal options to help you resolve the situation. For further information, continue reading. Is Driving Too Slowly Going to Get Continue Reading