by Megan Fowles | Aug 31, 2025 | Criminal Defense
A meaningful defense requires not only challenging the evidence and legal theories of the prosecution, but also examining how a case’s outcome will affect a client’s life outside the courtroom. This broader strategy is known as mitigation. What Is...
by Megan Fowles | Aug 25, 2025 | Adoption, Client Guides, Criminal Defense
The Hearing Is Usually Simple — and Uplifting Adoption finalization hearings are typically warm, low-stress events. If there are no objections and everything is in order, the judge’s questions will be straightforward and easy to answer. Some typical questions for...
by Ariane Bredthauer | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Understanding White-Collar Crime: Definition, Examples, and Real-World Impact White-collar crime, also known as financial crime, refers to non-violent offenses committed for financial gain, often by individuals in positions of trust and authority. These crimes...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Relevant Issue What evidence is sufficient to support a finding of serious bodily injury? Facts After an argument, Pham pulled a gun and shot an unknown victim. The bullet entered the victim’s abdomen, exited through his scrotum, and lodged in the victim’s leg. The...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Relevant Issue Did sufficient evidence support a conviction for depraved indifference murder? Facts Ricks shot and killed his friend Lee while they were drinking together one night. Rick had retrieved his pistol which contained a loaded magazine, however he believed...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Relevant Issue What must be established in a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in criminal cases? Facts Mr. Washington was charged with three counts of capital murder in Florida state court, and eventually sentenced to death by the trial judge. Prior to...
