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Knowledge is everything especially when it involves matters as serious as criminal charges. Understanding the differences between a federal crime and state crime is necessary because each of these charges is handled differently. Intrigued? Here’s everything you need to know. What Exactly are State Crimes?  A state crime is a violation of the laws of a state, local town or municipal government. They are handled by the state government and involves relevant state agencies. State crimes cover the majority of everyday crimes and misdemeanors you can think of. They are handled by state judges, local persecutors, and police departments. Prosecutions… Read More

There are several legal paths a person can go down after they have been convicted of a crime. Some of these paths include: post conviction relief petitions, appeals, sentence modifications, and petitions for early termination of probation. Post Conviction Relief Petition A “Post Conviction Relief Petition” can be filed in three cases. These include: if a defendant believes their legal counsel as insufficient—more often the case with public defenders; there has been new evidence found to show that they are innocent; or if the law has changed in a way that might change the outcome of the case. There are… Read More

A criminal charge of any kind will most likely result in you being given a date to appear in court before a judge. Just like a criminal charge is something to be taken seriously, a date in court is no different.You need to be making every effort to position yourself for success in a criminal case, and one of those steps is showing up to court. Failing to appear in court should never be a consideration, as this would carry serious penalties and will land you in even more hot water with a warrant out for your arrest. Failing to… Read More

DUI charges are easily the worst situation you can get into, primarily because a single proven charge will remain on your permanent record for a long time. So, what’s your best move? That’s easy. Don’t drink and drive. Except that even if you haven’t even touched anything stronger than a Diet Coke, you could still fail the Field Sobriety Test. If you’re wondering how that’s possible, read ahead for some shocking information about how that works. Field Sobriety Tests are Only 68% Accurate The Walk and Turn Test, also called the Field Sobriety Test, is only accurate 32% of the… Read More