When it comes to criminal court proceedings, a defendant may have a variety of criminal defense strategies available to help him or her navigate the legal process. One of these strategies relates to the way the defendant explains him or herself. You might refer to this as the type of "criminal defense story" the individual employs. Below, you'll find a quick overview of the two ways criminal defendants usually explain themselves.
Texas defendant gets lengthy prison term in medical fraud case
Defending some criminal cases is a relatively straightforward and not overly complex proposition. A thoroughly knowledgeable and well-prepared lawyer is thankful when such opportunities materialize.
Criminal history query an imminent deletion on college form
Judges, prosecutors, cops and certainly criminal defense attorneys - indeed, virtually all parties playing a role in the justice system - know that minors and adults should not routinely be subjected to the same process and similar outcomes when they face criminal charges.
Telling (and sad) story re confidential attorney/client exchanges
A Sergi & Associates website page emphasizes with uppercase lettering a number of do-and-don't tips for individuals interacting with police in an in-custody capacity.
Ankle monitoring: a criminal justice plus or negative?
The answer to the above-posed query in today's blog post obviously depends on who is responding to the question. As it true with many criminal law topics, viewpoints range widely. There are both advocates and opponents of electronic monitoring.
Criminal lineup irregularities now an expanding national focus
Proven Texas criminal defense attorneys know just how important a police lineup can be for an individual accused of unlawful behavior. A lineup is deemed such a key process of a criminal matter that it is commonly referred to as a "critical stage," along with a suspect's arrest, criminal charging, bail and trial.
Federal appellate court sends message on monetary bail
Historically, there has always been a concern whether an individual charged with a criminal offense will show up in court when he or she is tasked to do so.
Clear but limited victory for privacy advocates in SCOTUS case
A cellphone is different.
Focus on teen offenders: pursuing appropriate sentencing outcomes
The passionate and unflagging defense efforts we make on behalf of criminal defendants across Central Texas at Sergi & Associates in San Marcos cover a lot of territory. We advocate diligently for individuals facing criminal charges ranging from capital murder, DWI and theft to drug crimes, sexual assault and more.
Federal charges dropped owing to prosecutorial misconduct
In a sense, it was like federal prosecutors were on trial.
