arrest

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you probably want to know what to expect from the court process.  How does it work?  What’s the procedure?  How long do cases take to resolve?

When the police come knocking you might feel caught off guard, nervous or confused.  As you quickly gather your thoughts, you may have many questions spinning through your brain.  Do the police need a warrant to come into your home?  What happens if you just don’t respond?  Why are the police even at your door if you didn’t do anything wrong; OR EVEN IF YOU DID? So what do you do?

When “the luck of the Irish” runs out!

St. Patrick's Day is next week, and you know what that means - green clothing, green decorations and green beer!  If you are going to have a glass of that festive brew, be sure to hand over your keys first – because driving buzzed will bring you no luck on St. Patrick's Day.

THE MYTH OF THE FIFTH - We have all heard “I plead the Fifth” on TV, but what does it really mean?

Most people, have a vague idea of what this means.  On TV this scene typically happens in a courtroom and it’s said by the person on trial who is refusing to say anything else. 

The absolute most important thing to remember if you are arrested is that you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.  These rights, however, only protect you if you use them!  If you are arrested, the single best thing that you can do for yourself is to keep quiet until you are represented by a lawyer.