While manslaughter is a less serious charge with potentially less severe punishment than a murder charge, you want an experienced criminal defense attorney to present a vigorous defense for your manslaughter cases. A manslaughter conviction will dramatically affect your freedom. Manslaughter defense lawyers have offered aggressive and dedicated defense representation for people under investigation for, arrested for, or charged with manslaughter. They …

A conviction for sexual assault carries with it severe penalties and social stigmas, including the requirement that you must register as a sexual offender. False accusations of rape, child molestation, sexual abuse, and incest require an aggressive defense from an experienced sexual assault lawyer. They defend people. Call one of lawyers about your criminal charge. Before you are labeled a “sexual predator”, you …

There has been an increasing shift in recent decades toward the use of credit and debit cards to complete all manner of financial transactions. While this has undoubtedly been a tremendous convenience, it has also created an additional means for an individual to wrongly obtain goods through fraud. For an employee who is in control of or has access to …

Healthcare fraud is a criminal activity that occurs when a patient or healthcare provider files false information related to the determination of healthcare benefits. For example, a doctor may commit healthcare fraud by billing their patient’s insurance for services not performed, while a patient who filed a claim for services not received could also be guilty of healthcare fraud. If …

Gun ownership is a highly controversial issue in the US, and different states have different regulations regarding who can own a gun and under what circumstances this is allowed. These guidelines exist to keep firearms out of the hands of young people or those who pose a higher risk of using dangerous weapons irresponsibly. Being accused of illegally owning a …

Indecent exposure is the act of someone willingly exposing their sexual organs in a public or even private setting. This act can sometimes be considered a felony offense with very serious penalties. The most common areas of exposure that fall under this crime include the genital areas, buttocks, and female breasts. However, there are some cases where public nudity or …

With advancements in technology over the past few years, taking still photographs and videos is easier than ever before. Camera cell phones were once reserved for high-end products but are now a common feature on almost every brand and model on the market. And with these easily available and often discrete cameras comes an increased awareness of video voyeurism, or …

When you have to appear in court, a judge’s or jury’s first impression of you is very important. The way you act, dress, and carry yourself can all leave impressions on those who will be making serious decisions about your future, and as such, it is important for you to do everything you can to appear mature and respectful. If …

Theft charges carry significant consequences no matter who is involved in the case. But theft from a person over the age of 65 is considered even more serious in the eyes of the law. Elderly adults may be seen as more vulnerable targets for fraud and other forms of theft. Because of their vulnerable situation, charges involving theft from elderly …

With our society’s increasing use of and dependence upon digital information, electronic records can oftentimes play an important role in criminal cases. Whether the evidence is in the form of an email, document, image, or other format, it is essential for the integrity of any case that the evidence being used has not been damaged or altered. All evidence, whether …