Author: The Lanzon Firm
Common DUI defenses
Receiving a DUI conviction is life-altering. A first-time DUI offense is punishable by: 11 months and 29 days of jail time One-year license revocation Participation in an alcohol treatment program $1,500 fine Installation of an ignition interlock device (at your expense) High-risk insurance, court costs and license reinstatement fees Additionally, a criminal record may impact the defendant’s career,
Man’s drunk driving case complicated by vehicular homicide charge
Some criminal charges are more serious than others, and the details of a particular incident can be instrumental in determining what type of charge a person could face. In cases where a person is accused of drunk driving, the allegations may be more severe if the incident resulted in the death of another person. As
Drug charges filed against man, woman after home search
People’s lives and priorities can change drastically when they face criminal charges. If a person is accused of drug charges, his or her main thoughts may revolve around effectively defending against those accusations. Making this a priority is wise as a person’s defense could have a substantial effect on the outcome of a case. Two individuals
Common types of fraud
Fraudulent activity is common and pervasive. In 2017, consumers in the U.S. lost a total of $905 million due to fraud. But what exactly is fraud? Fraud is a term that covers a wide variety of criminal offenses. The sheer scope of fraudulence is so huge that it can be difficult to understand what exactly these crimes
Exploring criminal defense tools useful when charged with murder
When a person is facing several serious criminal allegations, his or her case can be immensely complex. In particular, cases involving charges of murder can span for years and involve the presentations of alleged evidence and criminal defense arguments. Because of the serious nature of this type of case, it is important that an accused
Driver prepping criminal defense after fatal hit-and-run accident
It is not unusual for individuals to panic when a serious accident takes place. Their fight-or-flight instincts may kick in, and as a result, they could leave the scene of an accident due to a sense of self-preservation. However, leaving the scene of a car accident, especially one that resulted in serious or fatal injuries,
Drunk driving charges follow crash with school bus
It is one of a parent’s worst nightmares to hear that the bus his or her child was riding was involved in an accident. What may add to a parent’s anger and stress is when he or she learns the accident was caused by someone driving under the influence or drugs or alcohol. The parents
When may police officers search your vehicle?
For a variety of reasons, seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror may make you feel incredibly anxious. After all, stops can be either a minor inconvenience or a major legal nightmare. If you have evidence of criminal activity, such as drugs or drug paraphernalia, in your vehicle, a search could land you in prison.
Federal charges brought against health care facility in Tennessee
Facing any type of criminal charge can be a nerve-wracking experience. Though many steps need to take place before formal charges are filed, individuals facing federal charges need to take their situations as seriously as possible. It is important to remember that when facing any charges, individuals have their own interests to look out for.
4 facing drug charges after search at motel
A person’s life choices can take him or her down many paths. In some cases, certain decisions could lead to more difficult paths than others, including experiencing incidents that lead to criminal charges. In particular, some individuals may have drug charges brought against them and wind up with the obligation of addressing those charges in court.