August 13, 2012 Los Angeles, CA -- Southern California residents have many choices, but few of them are as clear as which criminal defense lawyer to choose after being arrested or charged with a crime. If you have been accused of a crime, you need no-nonsense representation from competent criminal defense attorneys who will listen to you and provide you support during what will certainly be a very stressful time of your life. It is essential that...more
If you are facing possible imprisonment, you must immediately hire a lawyer. There are certain situations which can result to an arrest. For instance, DUI cases are among the most common reasons why a person might get arrested. When such circumstances happen, you will need the expertise and qualifications of a defense attorney.You and other people who are charged with a crime may feel that you are presumed guilty. You will be booked and arraigned...more
Mark O'Mara, the attorney for George Zimmerman said Monday he will not be using the stand your ground defense and will attempt to get the case dismissed using the traditional self defense argument. The traditional self-defense approach is appropriate because the facts suggest his client couldn't retreat from the beating he received from Treyvon Martin. Florida's controversial "stand your ground" law, which allows people to use deadly force - rather than retreat would be more appropriate if the Victim believed he or she was in imminent danger of deadly harm."The facts don't seem to support a 'stand your ground' defense," O'Mara said. Zimmerman, 28, has entered a not guilty plea and is out on a $1 million bond. If a judge were to side with Zimmerman in a pretrial hearing under either theory, the murder charge would be dismissed immediately. O'Mara said that he would not have to invoke any part of the "stand your ground" statute under the strategy he plans to use. "I don't like 'stand your ground' because I'm not sure it's a 'stand your ground' case," O'Mara said.The standard self defense argument would be more appropriate in this case because Zimmerman reported Martin to 911 as being...more
A lot of people who will come face to face with the law turn to Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, Brockton so they can come out with no jail time. But if you do get convicted of the crime you have committed, can you even think of all the other things you suffer from if the MA criminal defense attorney, Massachusetts does not deliver?Most...more
You will have to look for a long time to find a legal expert who advises going into a trial without a criminal defense lawyer by your side. The fact is, this is one of the worst mistakes you can make. It isn't one made often, thanks to the public defender's office, but it's still a trap you can fall into if you have the hubris to believe you can do...more
No one ever think of involving in a criminal case but sometimes things develop unfavorably and any one can find himself or herself trapped behind the bars. This is really a very devastating experience for those who are innocent and have just fallen prey to others plot. Getting jailed might leave very self destructing feelings with the person which would keep rankling his / her mind throughout the life. The negative pressure in such circumstances is so intense that the accused looses almost all his or her capability to decide what to do to avoid any harm to dignity until the crime is proven. This is when an expert criminal lawyer can prove to be a savior.A criminal lawyer is committed to help his / her client in such adverse circumstances and bring him / her out of the mess unscathed. A criminal lawyer if contacted immediately after the incidence might get bail papers ready quick enough to protect him / her going behind the bar. There after the criminal lawyer fulfills the legal requirements and works as a bridge between the accused and the legal body. It is always advisable that the accused shares all the truth with his / her lawyer and hide nothing in any circumstance. This will...more
People who are working outside of the United States but working as a contractor for the federal government must get themselves familiar with the Defense Base Act Law. This act came to be and is being observed until this day because of those people...more
Have you been arrested for a crime you did not commit? Are you facing a trial and are unsure about how to make sure that justice is done on your behalf? If so, then it is vitally important that you hire a criminal defense lawyer to take your case....more
A criminal defense attorney will work with individuals charged with a crime to determine what steps they should take. A case evaluation is often the first step in this process. It is an opportunity for the lawyer to sit down with the individual and...more
Any time that you have to go to court, you want to hire the best attorney or lawyer possible. The best way to do this is to find a Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer that truly cares about you and the situation that you're going through. It's difficult...more
There are many different types of criminal Defense lawyers that you can find in the Dallas area. Usually, these Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers choose to specialize in a specific type of court case. This could be sex crimes, drug crimes, or other...more
Keeping records is always important. It is what real businesses do to keep track of all its transactions and monitor its own activity. You may be thinking that documentation exposes you to more scrutiny. Well, just keep in mind that you may have no...more