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June 16, 2017

Many people think of rape as one of the only sex charges a person can face. They might also think of child pornography or statutory rape. While all of those crimes are serious, there are also other criminal charges that are sex-related.

June 9, 2017

The summer months are here, which means that the heat is upon us. One thing that everyone needs to remember is that just because it is hot, you can't disrobe in an effort to remain cool. Instead, you must stay covered up so that you don't face criminal charges for indecent exposure.

June 2, 2017

We recently discussed how sentencing factors must be considered when you are planning your defense. These factors have a big impact on what you are going to face if you are convicted of the charges placed against you.

May 26, 2017

Many people think that a criminal defense stops when a person is either found guilty or not guilty. This isn't the case. Your defense continues beyond this point because of the sentencing phase.

May 19, 2017

Sex-related crimes often have intimate details that you might not want made public. While you can hope that all of these details won't come out, there is a chance that they will if you end up on trial for the charges you are facing. We know that this might be a frightening prospect.

May 12, 2017

We recently discussed how there are some criminal charges that are resolved without the defendant going to prison or jail. Alternative sentences can often help to achieve this.

May 5, 2017

Whether you plead guilty to a criminal charge or are found guilty of a criminal charge, you will have to be sentenced. Not all sentences result in time in jail or prison. In fact, many sentences are considered alternative sentences because they don't result in any time in jail.

March 24, 2017

A crime's classification is a huge consideration in criminal cases. Many people know that there are implications of being convicted of a felony that don't involve the criminal court system. These implications of a felony are known as collateral consequences.

March 17, 2017

Felony charges of any sort can have a big impact on your future. Just last week, we discussed the case of a teacher who is facing drug charges. The sad fact in that case is that the teacher might not ever be able to return to teaching just because of a mistake.

Feb. 24, 2017

When you are facing sex crime charges, your life is affected considerably. These charges come with a huge stigma that society places on you. Even though you have to deal with the societal stigma, you can still count on the criminal justice system to abide by the concept that you are innocent until you are proven guilty. The burden to prove that you are guilty is placed on the prosecution. Your job is to show that a reasonable person shouldn't believe everything the prosecution claimed.