Category: Criminal Law

The statute of limitations for criminal cases refers to the time limit within which a person must file their case and commence legal proceedings. If the prosecuting party does not file the case and start proceedings within the specified period of time, they forever lose the right to prosecute that particular case. Different states have […]

House arrest is a court-ordered, officer-supervised penalty that is sentenced to certain offenders in lieu of jail time. When sentenced to such penalty, a person must remain within the set boundaries of their home at all times, but may be given limited travel privileges for work, school, or doctor’s appointments. Both adults and minors can […]

If an individual is pulled over by law enforcement for drinking and driving, a breathalyzer or blood test could play a vital role in determining future convictions. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense, and DUI lawyers are regularly asked which method best calculates BAC levels. In many states, a blood analysis is […]

When you are learning about public defense, the first question you are likely to ask is, “What is a public defender?” So let’s not waste anytime answering this question, and many more frequently asked questions about public defense lawyers. A public defender is a criminal defense lawyer that works for the state and paid by […]

If you are a first-time or repeat offender recently charged with driving while under the influence, your first concern may be whether hiring a DWI lawyer is necessary. Fines for first-time and repeat offenders vary greatly and can climb into the thousands. You may also be facing potential jail time and a suspended license, which […]

Many people who are facing criminal charges in the United States cannot afford private legal counsel. And why should they? Private attorneys can cost an average of $500 an hour! And since it would be unfair to deny a person the right to sufficient legal counsel based on their income, the law provides governmental relief […]

If you have recently been arrested and charged with driving while under the influence, your primary concern is likely how to find the most competent DWI lawyers and choose the one that can adequately represent you during this difficult time. Penalties for first-time drunk driving offenders can range from thousands of dollars in fines and […]

To most people, Money means many things in life. They toil from dawn to dusk for earning and accumulating wealth. In the process, they fail to care for the vital health by ignoring the food and respite, but pursue all austerities to save the money. Ultimately, they leave an estate without enjoying the life. The […]

We’re pretty sure there’s a point in time that you became party to a transaction, either as payee or payer. Of course as payee, receiving cash is much preferred as you are sure that your payment was given to you in full sans any further action needed from your end. Now as payer, issuing a […]