You may have heard ‘no contest’ and ‘guilty’ used interchangeably in discussions about plea deals. On the surface, they are very similar and often result in the same outcome concerning criminal charges. But, is a guilty plea the same as no-contest plea? Pleading no contest means that you accept the conviction but avoid admitting guilt. […]Continue reading
Body-worn camera footage allows the viewer to see first-hand what a police officer does and is intended to solve problems of officers fabricating and exaggerating events that transpired during the course of their official work duties. To devise a competent and successful criminal defense strategy, one must get the best possible understanding of the arrest. […]Continue reading
In the frantic moments that follow the arrest of either you or a loved one, do not panic, we are here to help. What is a defense attorney? A defense lawyer provides legal representation to a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution. Typically, the defendant directly hires a criminal attorney. The criminal defendant will […]Continue reading
The right to film a police officer is often highly questioned. In an age where almost everyone has cell phones in their pockets, knowing your constitutional rights is important. So, is it illegal to film a police officer? In Maryland and DC, police officers are public figures and as such, don’t enjoy a reasonable expectation […]Continue reading
Updated on April 11th, 2022 at 03:00 pmThe case of a Colorado truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison has recently brought into the national spotlight the criminal justice issue of mandatory minimums and whether they properly reflect justice when used in criminal sentencing. What Is A Mandatory Minimum? A mandatory minimum […]Continue reading
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence? A motion to suppress evidence involves a defendant asking the court for certain evidence to be excluded from being presented at trial. The basis for the exclusion of the evidence is typically rooted in the United States Constitution, a state constitution, or a statute that allows for evidence […]Continue reading
Updated on December 6th, 2022 at 06:34 pmThe Distracted Driving Safety Act of 2004 makes it illegal for drivers to use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving in DC to limit car crashes caused by distracted drivers. The only exception to this law is if your cellphone or device is equipped with […]Continue reading
Updated on March 19th, 2021 at 06:26 pmOver the past few decades, advances in forensic science have drastically altered the ways in which crimes, particularly violent crimes, are prosecuted. As any crime television show will portray, law enforcement will collect biological evidence from crime scenes, weapons, and victims in an attempt to prove their case. […]Continue reading
Updated on January 20th, 2021 at 04:36 pmOn January 6, 2021, the United States Congress convened in a joint session to certify that President-Elect Joseph Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election over incumbent President Donald Trump. Prior to the joint session beginning, President Trump told his supporters that the election was rigged against him, and […]Continue reading
Did you know the rights of African American men in Northeast Washington, D.C., are being violated every day? The Metropolitan Police Department enforces a designated unit, the Gun Recovery Unit, to scour the streets of Washington, D.C. every day for illegal firearms. Even though Metropolitan police have seized thousands of illegal weapons, their aggressive search […]Continue reading
