Monthly Archives: March 2024
Can Defendants Win Their Case At The Preliminary Hearing?
When you first meet with a criminal defense lawyer after an arrest, you might be hoping that your lawyer will help you by persuading the jury to acquit you at your trial. The chances are that your lawyer will not do this, because trials are only the outcome in a small fraction of criminal… Read More »
What Should You Do If Someone Close To You Gets Charged With A Crime?
A brother and sister from southeastern Florida are currently facing criminal charges for Medicare fraud. Ted Albin of Stuart and Erin Foley of Loxahatchee own a durable medical equipment (DME) company that provides supplies such as wheelchairs and supplemental oxygen equipment. Their company allegedly filed more than $9 million of fraudulent claims to Medicare. … Read More »
When To Speak And When To Stay Silent In Your Criminal Case
Even though you probably already know that you have the right to remain silent while being questioned by police, the officer who arrests you must inform you of this upon your arrest, as part of the Miranda warnings. The police might try to charm you into talking. They might make friendly conversation or start… Read More »
Using An Alibi In Your Criminal Defense Case
The alibi defense, in which you claim that you could not have committed the crime because you were somewhere else when it occurred, is one of the simplest defenses that defendants can use at a criminal trial. You do not have to graduate from law school to understand the concept of alibi. It is… Read More »
