In most criminal cases that result in a conviction, the judge presiding over the case has the power to decide what sentence the defendant will receive, usually only subject to a maximum sentence, and some guidelines for the judge to consider. However, in a situation where there is a mandatory minimum written into a criminal…

Personal Injury Lawyer Recess is many children’s favorite activity during their school day. However, accidents on the playground are the reason for many injuries at elementary schools and preschools. It is important to speak with your children’s teachers to know the children are properly supervised while on the playground and to ensure the playground equipment…

Medical Malpractice Lawyer A person may suffer from a traumatic brain injury for several reasons. There are an unlimited number of ways that the human body can get hurt. When it comes to a potential injury of the brain however, this type of damage should be handled with a sense of urgency. Even the most…

DUI Lawyer You get a promotion at your job and decide to go out with your friends to have a celebratory drink. One drink leads to the next and before you know it you are stumbling outside of the bar searching for your keys. Your friends try to convince you that driving is not the…

Criminal Defense Lawyer As a general rule, all searches require a warrant, and are unreasonable if done without a warrant unless they fit within an exception to the warrant requirement. Up until relatively recently, it was debatable whether the police could search a cell phone after arresting someone. The United States Supreme Court has since…

Criminal Defense Lawyer When you are facing criminal charges there are a lot of things that may run through your mind due to anxiety and fear. You are likely not a legal professional, so it is possible that you do not know what to do to protect yourself. Naturally, you want to do whatever you…