2021

Chain of custody is a crucial aspect of any criminal case. If evidence is recovered that shows you may have committed a crime, there must be a valid chain of custody. The evidence was collected and documented properly from the moment it was discovered until the moment it was presented in court. If there...

If you’ve never been involved in the criminal justice system before, you might not know when you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Many people assume you only need one once you’ve been placed under arrest, but this isn’t always the case. The following are some scenarios in which you should consider hiring...

In some circumstances, you are expressly consenting to follow certain laws by simply engaging in an activity. For instance, when you get behind the wheel, you’ve expressly consented to agree to a breath or blood test if you are arrested for of driving under the influence. So, what does this mean, and what happens...