Information Center
Welcome to our Criminal Defense Information Center. Whether you are facing criminal charges, know someone who has been arrested or simply want to learn more about criminal charges throughout the United States, the information on this website is meant to help you. Although specific information about criminal offenses will vary depending upon which state you reside in, the information on this website is meant to serve as a general guide for those who want to learn more about criminal law as a whole.
Please click on one of the topics below to learn more about a specific area of criminal law:
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- Gary S. Miller Recently Named as Houston Top Lawyer by H-Texas Magazine
Houston attorney Gary S. Miller of the Miller Law Group was recently named to the 2010 list of Houston Top Lawyers by the H-Texas Magazine. To compile this list of prestigious attorneys, H-Texas Magazine accepts nominations from both peers and ... read more +
21-Jul-2010 1:24p
- Case Results
CHARGES DROPPED ! Client was wanted by the police for assault with a deadly weapon. Attorney Jennifer Monroe was retained before the police found the client and immediately initiated a defense investigation. During the investigation Jennifer Monroe ... read more +
11-Feb-2009 5:36p
- BABY ADDS CHEER TO FAMILY PRACTICE
BABY ADDS CHEER TO FAMILY PRACTICE No age barriers at Fairfield law firm It's not uncommon for a wise judge or an astute attorney to be described by admiring acquaintances as "born to the law." Little Sinead Maas is only four months old but she's ... read more +
25-Nov-2007 7:32a
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- Ecstasy Consequences in Collin County
While some states, such as California, have not taken any steps to specifically target MDMA (the drug more commonly referred to as " ecstasy "), in Texas, it has been placed under laws regarding explicitly scheduled substances. Texas has broken up ... read more +
11-Aug-2010 11:45a
- Charged with Marijuana Possession?
In Texas, drug crimes are no laughing matter and are treated with a firm hand of consequences. When dealing with the possession of marijuana , the severity of the penalties range dramatically. For those found with less than two ounces in their ... read more +
4-Aug-2010 11:20a
- Understanding Search and Seizures
For police who are investigating drug crimes of any kinds (whether manufacturing , distribution or trafficking ), there is hardly a more important or important tool than that of search and seizure . Often, a vast majority of evidence used in a ... read more +
28-Jul-2010 11:01a
- Robbery and Aggravated Robbery Defined
According to Texas statute, robbery is a felony violation where a person commits theft and intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury or places another individual in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. This is considered a ... read more +
22-Jul-2010 10:31a
- Have you been accused of animal cruelty?
In the state of Arizona, animal cruelty is not taken lightly. There are two types of animal abuse: passive and active. Passive animal abuse would include such neglectful actions as: Failing to feed and water and animal Failing to properly protect ... read more +
21-Jul-2010 9:13a
- Prescription Drug Abuse
Illegal street drugs are not the only type of drugs that get abused -- prescription or pharmaceutical drugs can be abused just as easily and have just as heavy of penalties connected to them as regular illegal street drugs. Prescription drugs, being ... read more +
16-Jul-2010 11:34a
- Identity Theft Facts
In the past several years, identity theft has increased and law enforcement has had to create task forces to track down violators. Identity theft is a criminal offense. There are five main types of identity theft and it would be wise to familiarize ... read more +
15-Jul-2010 9:05a
- Arizona Unlawful Imprisonment
Phoenix Defense Attorney for Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Unlawful imprisonment is similar to kidnapping , except that there is no transport of the victim. Unlawful imprisonment can be any type of unlawfully restraining another person. Restraint ... read more +
14-Jul-2010 4:33p
- Have you been charged with car theft?
If you have been charged with car theft, it would be in your best interests to contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Many criminal charges in Michigan are accompanied by harsh penalties including time in jail or prison. Stealing a vehicle ... read more +
13-Jul-2010 8:46a
- Internet Crime in Tempe
Novak Criminal Defense Lawyer Internet Crime in Tempe In this day and age, the internet serves as the information backbone for the nation. It is where we get our entertainment, where we connect with our family and friends, and where we conduct our ... read more +
12-Jul-2010 12:19p
- Have You Been Charged With Domestic Violence?
Tempe Criminal Defense Lawyer Have You Been Charged With Domestic Violence? Charges of domestic violence are sadly not nearly as infrequent as we would hope. They can often be the results of bitter breakups, divorces or simple arguments and can be ... read more +
12-Jul-2010 11:52a
- Assault and Battery in Virginia
Virginia Assault and Battery Laws Assault is the general term that is used to describe a situation in which one individual enacts violence on another. Although the phrase "assault and battery" is often used to just mean violence, assault is in ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 12:40p
- Types of Theft Crimes in Virginia
Theft Crimes in Virginia Just as there are many different types of theft and widely varying values of items that can be stolen, there are many different laws regarding theft crimes in Virginia and they all have different penalties. In general, the ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 12:11p
- Drag Racing
Street Racing Defense Street racing , also known as drag racing, is an illegal competition between two or more automobiles in which they race on public streets, often reaching speeds well in excess of 100 mph. In general, street racing takes one of ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 11:19a
- Internet Crimes, Cybercrimes, and Computer Crimes
Internet Crimes A few decades ago, very few people predicted that computer use and the Internet would become as ubiquitous as they are today. With personal computers, laptops, and smart phones, we are always connected. The Internet has provided a ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 10:30a
- Federal Crimes
Have You Been Charged with a Federal Crime? Whenever you are charged with a crime, it is because you have violated a local, state, or federal law. Most of the time, it is state laws that govern our everyday lives, and so it is state laws that are ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 10:07a
- Violation of a Protective Order
Protective Orders in Texas In Texas, a restraining order is also known as a protective order . As with restraining orders, a protective order is meant to keep one individual from harming or harassing another. Usually, protective orders are put into ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 9:45a
- Burglary vs. Robbery
What is the Difference Between Burglary and Robbery? Legal Counsel for Miami, Florida Under Florida law, both burglary and robbery are felony theft crimes that carry very severe penalties. Burglary is the act of unlawfully entering or breaking into ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 9:08a
- Appealing Your Conviction
Appeals Attorney If you have been convicted of a crime and would like to take your case to a higher court to review the decision, you may petition to appeal . When an appeal is successful, the Court of Appeal will lessen your sentence, allow you a ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 9:04a
- What Can Happen if Convicted of a Crime?
A criminal conviction on your record can create negative effects for the rest of your life. It can affect your ability to earn income as many employers will not hire someone with a criminal record. It can affect housing, social status and the ... read more +
9-Jul-2010 8:56a
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