Criminal Defense

Legal Guides for Criminal Defense

  1. Traffic Court Process

    Michael Kielsky

    When you receive a traffic ticket, you generally have the right to fight it in traffic court. Many people find it easier to just pay the ticket and get on with their lives, but it can be worth... more

  2. Remaining Courteous in a Traffic Stop

    Michael Kielsky

    Very little compares with the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, often accompanied by an adrenaline rush, fear, anxiety, and more when you see those flashing lights in your rear-view mirror.... more

  3. Cost of a Speeding Ticket

    Matthew Jay Weiss

    Almost everyone with a driver's license has exceeded the speed limit at least once. The more often you speed, the more likely you are to get a speeding ticket. When that happens, you will have to pay... more

  4. Marijuana Driving Laws

    Scott Weymouth Lawrence

    Voters in Colorado and Washington State legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2012. While the Colorado initiative didn't make any changes to the state's driving-under-the-influence (... more

  5. What to do when stopped for a DUI

    Brian Chase

    By no means do I advocate drinking and driving. Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous. It can lead to serious injury or even death. Never drive while under the influence. The below... more

  6. Defenses to Crimes

    Ann Marie Fitz

    Generally speaking, there are 2 basic components to every crime: the criminal act (actus reus) and the criminal intent (mens rea). Thus, the prosecution must prove not only that the defendant... more

  7. CRIMINAL DEFENSE

    Kenneth Albert Vercammen

    Criminal Defense KENNETH VERCAMMEN ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax)732-572-0030website:www.njlaws.com Compiled by... more

  8. WHY HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER?

    F. "Bill" William Powers

    In over twenty years of professional practice, I have seen many people try to save money by employing DIY or do-it-yourself representation. In North Carolina, you have an absolute right to serve as... more

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