Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest
Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of warrants issued for a variety of crimes. Many people do not know what to do when there is a warrant out for their arrest. Doing the wrong things can lead to harsher consequences. If you have a warrant for your arrest, the most important thing to do is…
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New Federal Law That Would Increase The Penalty for Carjacking is Politically Motivated Says Wallin and Klarich Senior Partner Paul Wallin
A Republican-Sponsored Bill Would Block Early Prison Release for Federal Carjacking Offenders Carjacking is a serious crime that has caused growing concern among many communities in the United States. In recent years, carjacking cases have become increasingly common, making it a critical issue for legislators to address. To this end, US Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas recently proposed legislation that would block federal prison inmates convicted of carjacking from being…
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When is Defense of Others a Valid Legal Defense to Criminal Charges?
When is Defense of Others a Valid Legal Defense to Criminal Charges? In California, it is legal to use force to defend another person. This means defense of another may be a valid legal defense to criminal charges such as assault or battery. However, certain elements must be true to be considered legal self defense. Those elements are: You reasonably believed that another person was in imminent danger of suffering…
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Can You Be Tried for the Same Criminal Charges More Than Once?
Can You Be Tried for the Same Criminal Charges More Than Once? Many people who are facing a criminal charge are told by their lawyer that if they go to a jury trial, they cannot be found guilty if just one out of the twelve jurors votes “not guilty.” While that statement is true, what persons accused of crimes do not realize is that the same is true for a…
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5 Black Friday Crimes That’ll Make You Wait for Cyber Monday
5 Black Friday Crimes That’ll Make You Wait for Cyber Monday On Black Friday, hordes of people flock to stores across America right after they clean their plates in hopes of getting the best deals on products for themselves and everyone on their holiday shopping lists. Black Friday has become so big that many stores now open and begin slashing their prices on Thanksgiving day. The hysteria of this day…
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Making a False Report to Authorities
Making a False Report to Authorities Most people will call the police when they see a crime committed or a crime has been committed against them. But what happens if you are mad at someone so you try to get revenge by falsely reporting he or she committed a crime? What happens if you inform the police of a crime that didn’t actually happen? Being Prosecuted for a False Report…
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10 Things Every Criminal Defendant Needs to Know
10 Things Every Criminal Defendant Needs to Know If you are accused of a crime, you can expect that the police are not going to give you helpful information beyond what they are constitutionally required to do. Law enforcement will often try to use your inexperience with the criminal justice system to their advantage. That is why you need to follow these helpful tips if you have been arrested. You…
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10 Signs You’re About to Hire the Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney
10 Signs You’re About to Hire the Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney Hiring the right criminal defense attorney to handle your criminal case could make the difference between spending time in jail or prison and being cleared of all charges and going free. Finding the right lawyer isn’t easy, so here are 10 sure signs that you are about to hire the wrong criminal defense attorney. If a lawyer that you…
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Can It Be a Crime to Defend Yourself in Your Home?
Can It Be a Crime to Defend Yourself in Your Home? Late at night, you are suddenly awakened by the sound of breaking glass. A burglar is entering your home. Fearing for the safety of you and your family, you open your gun safe and retrieve your pistol. The burglar hears you and flees out the window. You chase after him, following him outside, and you demand he stop. On…
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Raise Your Voice, Not Your Fists: A Guide to Lawful Protests
Raise Your Voice, Not Your Fists: A Guide to Lawful Protests As we’ve seen recently, when a controversial figure or event comes to town, it can cause people to raise their voices in protest. In many cases, though, those protests end in arrests. How can this be in a country where the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights guarantees free speech and peaceable assembly? Simply put, “free” speech is…
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