mintzerlawA criminal record can continue to haunt you for years after you’ve paid your fines and served your sentence. Under normal circumstances, charges and convictions will remain on your record, available for all to see. This can present a serious obstacle to personal advancement, especially if you’re applying for a new job or a loan. […]
One aspect of a criminal court case that is not understood very well by the general public is the sentencing process. Many people think sentencing is simply based on legal rules or the judge’s personal feelings toward the defendant, but that’s not true. A large body of documents and evidence is often the most persuasive […]
If a defendant feels that their sentence is unfair or some aspect of the case violated rules or laws, an appeal can be filed. An appeal is a legal recourse available to both prosecutors and defendants as a method to have a court decision reviewed by a higher court of law. There are a variety of qualifications […]
Aiding and abetting is one way in which a person can be charged with a crime without having actually taken part in the main criminal activity. There is even a chance that a person is guilty of aiding and abetting without even being aware. This is why knowledge of the different forms of aiding and abetting […]
Defendants who are facing criminal charges have one method of recourse that they may not even know is available. This is called a “no contest” plea, and it has a distinct set of advantages that other pleas do not offer. There are still restrictions regarding this type of plea, and it is not readily available […]