Criminal Law

Many people arrested for alleged driving while intoxicated DWI offenses are surprised when an officer takes them into custody. Even if they had one or two drinks, they probably thought they were safe to drive. Especially in scenarios where people did not cause crashes...

Some criminal charges are clearly more severe than others. An individual accused of homicide faces more serious charges and penalties than someone accused of shoplifting. The severity of a charge can influence whether someone decides to defend against the allegations...