Criminal Defense

In a court of law, a judge can issue various sentences for a conviction, including jail time, probation and fines. On some occasions, the court may order community service as an alternative sentence. Here’s a look at what that means and how it works.

Buying designer goods at a significantly reduced price may seem like a nice way to save money. But when these items are made to look exactly like a name-brand item in an attempt to deceive buyers, they’re considered illegal counterfeit goods.

Drug-related charges are one of the biggest reasons people are arrested in the United States. In fact, nearly 1.5 million Americans were arrested for drug abuse violations in 2015. It’s important to know what the law says and what your rights are in the event of an arrest.

An increasing number of people are using their phones or other video recording devices to capture interactions with police, crimes in progress and automobile accidents. These videos are sometimes used to identify suspects or presented as evidence in court.

Red-light cameras have become ubiquitous around the country. But what do you really know about these sometimes controversial devices and the laws surrounding them? And why are some cities turning their cameras off?