Changing your mind about taking a plea – We have often said there are three ways for a criminal case to end. Those three ways are; a dismissal, a trial, or a plea. The fact is that most cases end with the defendant taking a plea but it is not a process that is...
Unfortunately, most of the things the general public knows about Constitutional rights and the criminal justice system comes from television shows or what they “heard” from someone. The problem with that is that without context, it is difficult to ascertain what is...
Malicious conduct by a prisoner – When you are in jail awaiting the resolution of your criminal case, it is best not to talk to anyone about your case – it is best to communicate with your lawyer and keep up with reading your discovery. It is also...
Breaking or entering into any building without consent can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the intent of the of defendant. Generally, if the person commits the breaking or entering with the intent to commit a felony or a larceny, the crime is...