Modern forensic science has made it easier than ever before for law enforcement officers to conclusively link an individual to crime scenes through fingerprints, shoeprints and genetic information left at the scene. Unfortunately, it is also increasingly possible for...
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Month: November 2019
Know what probable cause and reasonable suspicion mean
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Nov 22, 2019 | Felonies
In order to arrest you, police officers either have to have a loopwarrant in hand or they need probable cause that you committed a crime. The standard of probable cause is one that is set by the Fourth Amendment. It means that a reasonable person would believe that...
Plea deals are only one defense strategy option
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
The vast majority of criminal matters are handled using plea bargains. Some people worry that this means defendants aren't getting their due time in court; however, there are some advantages to this arrangement for both sides of the matter. Less than 10% of defendants...
Domestic violence charges have many impacts
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Nov 8, 2019 | Domestic Violence
Facing criminal charges based on allegations that you abused your spouse presents you with a big challenge. You have to find a way that you can defend against the charges without making it seem like you are attacking the alleged victim. This challenge is one that a...
Only specific cases are appropriate for plea deals
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
People who are facing criminal charges might be in a hurry to get them resolved. This isn't always easy, and trying to make it happen can sometimes require some difficult decisions. One of the things that some people have to think about is whether they are going to...
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