by swilliamslaw | Jul 31, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Whether you had just one drink too many at happy hour or you made a bad decision after partying too hard, getting arrested on DUI charges is enough to leave you reeling. Questions about the future leap into your mind. “What’s going to happen next?” “Will I lose my...
by swilliamslaw | Jul 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses
1. How do drug charges work? Generally, the more drugs you’re caught with, the stiffer your penalties will be (jail time, court fines, etc). For example, trafficking in drugs usually carries harsher penalties than simple possession of drugs. In South...
by swilliamslaw | Jul 1, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses
From Simple Possession to Manufacturing, from Marijuana to Heroin — No matter the drug charge, there’s a possibility you will serve time in jail, if convicted. In addition to losing your freedom, your conviction means you’re also responsible for...
by swilliamslaw | May 4, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Prepare for Court
<p>If you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re understandably upset, anxious…even scared. Your first instinct may be to speak your mind to anyone who will listen. Phone calls and emails with friends and coworkers, and Facebook, Twitter and...
by swilliamslaw | Apr 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Juvenile Defense, Statements to Police
Miranda Rights, Confessions and Interrogations: Are my written or oral statements to the police admissible in court? You may have seen police on TV giving “Miranda Warnings” to someone they’ve arrested. They are called Miranda warnings because they...
