Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. You could be facing jail time, fines, and any number of other penalties. If you are involved in a criminal lawsuit, there are three common affirmative defense strategies that may be able to help you in your case. Certain ones, such as self-defense, are pretty clear-cut if that is truly the case. Other than self-defense, you can plead insanity or entrapment.
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The majority of DUI charges remain at the misdemeanor level. However, there are a percentage of cases that escalate to a felony charge. If you have been charged with a DUI, it's important to know whether or not you are at risk of your charge being escalated.
Factors That Influence Charges
Injury or Death
If your negligence leads to the serious injury or death of an innocent victim, your DUI charge can quickly become a felony.
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Few people have experience in settings as serious and as formal as the criminal court system. While you might think it's OK to be late or miss an appointment in your day to day life, missing a court date has very swift and very severe consequences. Here's what could happen if you miss your court date and what you need to do about it.
Your Lawyer Might Be Able to Get a Short Delay
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Allegations of criminal conspiracy are frequently used by prosecutors to link minor participants in a crime to more serious actions committed by others. While conspiracy laws were originally passed to deal with the mafia, they are now used even for relatively minor crimes like small time burglary rings. Because of the broad application and definition of conspiracy, it can be very difficult to beat a conspiracy charge.
What Exactly Is a Criminal Conspiracy?
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Even if you're normally someone who closely follows all of the rules, it can be very easy to suddenly find yourself in trouble with the law. Maybe you brought a beer outside onto the sidewalk, got into a disagreement that escalated out of control, or were in a rush and started driving recklessly. However, even a minor criminal charge can ruin your life. Here's what you can do about it.
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