Three Strikes and You Are Out!
The “three strikes” law has been implemented in many States, where in which a defendant with three violent felony convictions may be sentenced to life ...
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Crime and Punishment
After a criminal defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case. ...
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Threats Against the President
With the United States Presidential elections now a distant memory, many are satisfied with the results, while others are not. Throughout the United States, citizens ...
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How Can I Get Out of Jail?
Upon an arrest, the very first question the arrestee will ask is how he or she can get out of jail expeditiously. Several things must ...
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The Death Penalty
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he ...
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Jail v. Probation
Probation is the suspension of a jail sentence that allows a person convicted of a crime a chance to remain in the community, instead of ...
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Jury Nullifcation Explained
A trial by jury is a guaranteed right that all defendants have in the United States. That jury is comprised of average citizens from all ...
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Revised Code of Washington
Each and every crime in the State of Washington is enumerated in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These codes define what a crime is, ...
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Probationary Period
One of the most important jobs of a criminal defense lawyer is to ensure that a client avoids jail time at any cost. For many, ...
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I’m in jail … Get me out!
Upon an arrest, typically the first question a person asks thenselves is how they can get out as quickly as possible. Several things must happen ...
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