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In the U.S. criminal justice system, defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest threshold in the U.S. justice system. Unfortunately, however, this does not mean that defendants are served, and certainly not best served, by waiting to see if the prosecution can build a strong enough...

The credibility of a witness can have a big impact on the weight the witness testimony is given. For witnesses with solid credibility, testimony will likely be compelling and given significant weight. For those witnesses with questionable credibility, testimony is likely to be met with skepticism at the very least. Defenses attorneys know this...

Have you been charged with a crime? Are you under suspicion for possible criminal activity? It is never too early in the process to consult with a local criminal defense attorney. The sooner you are in contact with trusted legal counsel, the more options you may have to protect yourself and your legal...

In the U.S. criminal justice system, a defendant is supposed to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore, such guilt must be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is the highest legal standard there is. With all of this being said, you may think that simply pleading innocence is enough, right? Well, while this...

Constitutional rights do not and should not waiver in the face of looming criminal charges. If you have been charged with a crime, you may feel isolated, alone, and up against a criminal justice system out to get you. Despite all of this, know that your constitutional rights remain and are designed to...