Felony and Federal Crimes

Most people who commit burglaries or home invasions are not stealing items for themselves. They’re trying to take items that they believe they can resell. This is why electronics are so popular. It’s not that anyone wants another television, but simply that they know...

You know that the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the local authorities are looking into certain irregularities in your company’s records, and charges could be coming. You’ve heard yourself described as a “person of interest” in this case. Does that automatically mean...

One of the first things a person wants to know when they’re arrested is what they have to do to get out of jail. For some charges, getting out is a matter of waiting for a certain time to elapse. For others, you’ll have to post bail before you can be released. Bail is...

Most people know that they have specific rights when they’re dealing with law enforcement officers. These are outlined in the Miranda warning that police must read to people who are being taken into custody. These rights are based on the Fifth Amendment of the United...