Courts rely on solid evidence to convict a person of a crime. Yet sometimes, it’s difficult to extract proof of the crime from the evidence at hand. Other times, evidence that seems to point in one direction is altogether misleading. This can unfortunately lead...

Sometimes it’s easier to ask a friend to borrow their credit card in a pinch. However, using another person’s credit card on even small purchases can lead to severe consequences. Here’s when it crosses the line.   What counts as credit card...

A federal investigation dubbed Operation Mad Hatter led to the arrest of 15 individuals authorities say are tied to a central Arkansas drug trafficking organization. According to a news report, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas said a grand jury...

When facing a criminal charge, you are often consumed with fear about the immediate repercussions. As you work with your criminal defense attorney, you will create a plan of action for moving forward in the court system and discuss the consequences that you may face...

Even after you have paid your debt to society, your criminal record can affect your life for years. Depending on the nature of the crimes you were convicted of, you could struggle to find a job, get credit from a bank or rent a home. A movement called “ban the...

When police charge a person with a crime, it is not unusual for the accused person to feel as if a lot of actions are taking place all at once and then to feel as if nothing is progressing. Unfortunately, criminal cases can take a considerable amount of time to...

There are numerous reasons why someone would lie to the police. Most often, the individual fears getting into trouble or getting someone else in trouble. Additionally, someone may tell the police false information without knowing the information is untrue. However,...

Words matter, and sometimes in the heat of the moment, you may say words that others may interpret as threatening. In fact, you may have such high emotions that you do not even remember what you said or why, but others may claim to have a clear recollection. If that...

When facing criminal charges, you understand that it is important to develop a strong defense strategy, but where should you start? One of the first steps to developing the right approach for your defense is to understand the nature of the charges against you, as well...

Police officers, lawmakers and other individuals in positions of authority often consider drug crimes serious offenses. While unlawful possession of any type of controlled substance could land you in serious trouble, criminal charges could become more severe if police...