• What to Expect If You’re Charged with a Crime

    What to Expect If You’re Charged with a Crime?

    For many people, being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. You may be confused about what’s going to happen and you may not be quite sure how to respond to the police officers. Your best chance of obtaining a favorable resolution is to speak with a criminal defense attorney as soon as […]

  • South Dakota’s Unique Proposal to Fund Indigent Defense

    We all know that seized drug proceeds are used to fund prosecutor’s offices and even initiatives sponsored by law enforcement agencies. To me, those uses are bothersome because agents are given a financial incentive to seize property and cash knowing that they’ll indirectly benefit, financially, from their actions. Is it any different if the seized […]

  • Understanding the Differences Between Felonies and Misdemeanors

    If you have recently met with a criminal defense lawyer regarding a felony drug crime defense or other legal matter, you may be wondering if a felony conviction is really any worse than a misdemeanor conviction. As your criminal defense lawyer in Columbus can inform you, felony convictions can affect the rest of your life, […]

  • Felony Conviction Can Impact Your Employment

    How a Felony Conviction Can Impact Your Employment

     Sometimes, even the best criminal defense lawyer available can’t protect you from a felony conviction if the evidence is overwhelmingly against you and the arresting officers did not commit any procedural errors. If your drug possession defense or a defense for another crime fails, you could be facing severe penalties. In addition to serving time […]

  • Preparing for Criminal Defense Attorney

    How to Prepare for a Meeting With a Criminal Defense Attorney

    Many people arrange for legal representation from behind bars, while others do so while under investigation before they have been charged with a crime. Regardless of your circumstances, it’s advisable to be as prepared as possible when meeting with your criminal defense lawyer. Being prepared for an initial consultation with your defense attorney will, in […]