What To Do If Under Investigation for a Sex Crime
Say Nothing If a detective contacts you seeking an interview: say nothing, exercise your right to remain silent. Often law enforcement investigators will make it seem as if they actually want to simp more...

Key Steps in a DUI Vehicular Manslaughter Case
Contact an Attorney You are now in the fight of your life - for your life. You need a lawyer immediately. Interview criminal defense lawyers. A certified criminal law specialist is not a requirement more...

How to make sure the lawyer you hire documents the retention process
Fee Agreement Make sure that the lawyer has you both review and sign a fee agreement. It's the contract you both enter together memorializing your retention and promise to pay for services and the la more...

What to Do if the State is Going to Present a Case Against Me to the Grand Jury
Hire a Lawyer You hear this as a first step frequently. But it is true. A lawyer familiar with Grand Jury practice can help protect your rights and maybe even preclude the presentation in the first p more...

How People Get Charged with Crimes: What You Need to Know
How People Get Charged With Crimes Licensed to Laboy Law Office. Copyright 2010 Nolo How does a criminal case get started? Usually, it is with a police arrest report. The prosecutor then decides what charges to file, if any. The case can then go to a grand jury for an indictment... more...