The best criminal lawyers know the average individual or business man may unknowingly break a federal law without criminal intent. Federal law has coded up to 4,500 crimes, although no one, even the legislators who make the laws, know the exact number. In 2004, federal prosecutors sentenced a 66 year old grandpa to 2 years in prison…
The best criminal lawyers are keenly aware that every step taken and stage in a case is important and can either downgrade or upgrade the end result. The closing argument is no different; it can make or break a case. Expert criminal lawyers know how to deliver, time, and rhythmically give a closing argument to a jury….
Criminal lawyers know even the innocent can be accused and convicted of a crime, and have been, by simply making an honest mistake when telling their story to the police or detective. As a matter of fact, 25% of those convicted exonerated with DNA evidence plead guilty or said something incriminating, some even confessed. Even…
Top criminal lawyers know how easy it is for anyone using a peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing software to get snared in a federal criminal investigation, even if you had no criminal intention. A recent File-Sharing Programs report by the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) revealed that juveniles and adults alike are at a very high risk of participating in…
Defense for Fraud must be pursued aggressively by criminal lawyers, as it is not uncommon for prison sentences to last many years and fines are hefty. Criminal lawyers use many defenses for fraud cases, however, each case is unique and must be evaluated on its unique characteristics. In building a top fraud defense, federal crime attorneys…
Criminal lawyers know how much a felony conviction can ruin your life. LibertyBell Law Group’s criminal lawyers receive emails on a weekly basis, sometimes even daily, from people convicted of a felony and wanting to get it expunged because they can’t find a job, many even become homeless until being helped by a loved one or family…
A felony DUI in California is a very serious crime and more common than people think. Criminal lawyers know a felony DUI carries harsh penalties, fines, and can result in the first criminal strike on your record. A strike on your record will make any future brushes with the law harder to defend by any criminal lawyer. A…
Lawyers that work on federal cases mostly handle felonies because that is what most federal cases consist of. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that of federal cases filed a full 96% are felonies. Criminal lawyers are the types of attorneys representing defendants accused and charged with a felony. Federal crime lawyers also represent persons being investigated for a federal…
Selecting and preparing a corporate witness or representative for a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition is not something white collar lawyers should take lightly. Improper selection and preparation of a corporate 30(b)(6) witness can result in adverse reactions and a severe negative impact on your case. ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATE AND UNEDUCATED 30(B)(6) WITNESSES: Unfavorable binding admissions that cannot…
Criminal lawyers consider many factors in filling an appeal and post-conviction relief remedies. Different states have different laws regarding the number of days that you can file an appeal or years that you must have a clean record before applying for post-conviction relief. Some states have anywhere from 7 to 60 days to file an appeal. Usually it’s…
