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Fighting For My Freedom

After I was accused of robbing from my employer, I knew that I had to fight for justice. I hadn't done anything wrong, but I strongly suspected one of my assistants of pilfering the money. Unfortunately, I had no idea how to prove my suspicions, and I was really scared about being wrongly committed of a crime that I didn't have anything to do with. Instead of trying to fight this tough legal battle on my own, I decided to start looking around for a great criminal attorney in my area. I was able to find an excellent lawyer that really took the time to fight my case well, and I was able to earn back my freedom. This blog is all about the importance of working with a criminal attorney.

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How Much Will A DUI Conviction Cost You?

Posted on May 11, 2016

No matter how many times you hear that a conviction for driving under the influence has serious consequences, it is unlikely that you can really understand the total costs until you see them laid out in detail. A DUI conviction is no slap on the wrist, financially or emotionally. Here's exactly what you have to lose if you get caught drinking and driving: Bail Typically, the cost of bail is set by the judge and is based on your DUI record, criminal history, whether you may have caused injury to others, and how many ties you have to the community around you. [Read More]

4 Reasons To Hire An Attorney After A DWI Arrest

Posted on May 7, 2016

A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is very serious, and if you are pulled over and arrested for suspected drunk driving it is in your best interest to hire an experienced DWI attorney as quickly as possible. While you are not required to have an attorney after being arrested for DWI, trying to defend yourself in a court of law is usually one of the worst things you can do. [Read More]

Prerequisites For Applying For Marriage-Based Visa For Those Already In The U.S.

Posted on May 3, 2016

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires the marriage-based visa applications to be made while the applicant is in their home country. You are supposed to do this from the U.S. consulate catering for your country of origin.  However, you may be able to make the application within the U.S. provided you meet these conditions: Prove You Entered the Country Legally If you are an illegal immigrant living in the U. [Read More]

How To Get Your Criminal Sentence Suspended

Posted on April 25, 2016

If you receive a suspended sentence, it either means you don't have to serve any time in prison or you only have to serve a portion of it. Getting a suspended sentence isn't a constitutional right, but there are a few steps you can take to boost your chances of getting one. Here are three common routes of getting a suspended sentence: Ask the judge Any defendant, even those facing serious crimes, has the right to ask for a suspended sentence. [Read More]