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After I made some poor choices, I was faced with some serious criminal charges that I needed to fight. To put it bluntly, I was completely terrified. I didn't know what I was going to do or how I was going to prove that I was innocent, but I knew that I needed to get started. I began talking to a criminal lawyer, and I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The lawyer was able to prove my alibi, and I was able to walk out of court with all of the charges dropped the same day. This blog is all about managing your court case.
2020
The Basic Principles Of A Diversion Program In Criminal Law
If you face a low-level criminal charge, you might want to talk to your criminal defense lawyer about a diversion program. Many courts and states offer diversion programs, but they do not offer them all the time. Instead, they only extend them sometimes. If you can get the court to agree to a diversion program, it can benefit you in many ways. Here are some of the basic principles of how diversion programs work.
What If You Are An Accessory To A Crime?
Aiding and abetting is a crime you may be charged with if you are accused of assisting in a crime but not necessarily completing it yourself. In popular usage, you might have heard of this as being an "accessory to the crime."
The laws surrounding aiding and abetting vary from state to state. The charges you face depend on the crime you are accused of being party to as well as your location.
Will Your DWI Charge Be Considered A Felony Or Misdemeanor?
When you get pulled over while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is highly likely that you will get a free ride in a police car to the local jail. Police officers have the duty of acting when they detect impairment in drivers, and the person driving will then face a DUI or DWI. If this is where you stand right now, you might want to know how the court will charge this crime.