A person who is facing criminal charges for the first time might have some questions about what certain things mean. One of the primary concerns they might have is learning a bit more about the classification of their crime. There are two primary classifications for...
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Terroristic threats and terrorism are criminal activities
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Felonies
Terroristic threatening is a criminal act that can lead to serious charges. There are various laws that prohibit individuals from doing this. One thing that people don't realize is that you don't have to act on the threats to face criminal charges. Simply making a...
Learn the sentencing factors that impact your case
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | May 8, 2020 | Felonies
A person who's facing a felony charge needs to know what factors go into the sentencing phase of these cases. Knowing what the court will look at may help you determine the direction of your case if you're in this position.Each criminal charge in the justice system...
What’s the long-term impact of being a convicted felon?
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2020 | Felonies
When a defendant is facing criminal charges, they often think about the short-term implications of being convicted of a crime such as fines or jail time. They don't tend to think about the long-term impact of being found guilty of a felony. If they were aware of the...
Misdemeanors and felonies have some big differences
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | Felonies
People who are facing criminal charges need to find out several key points of information when they're dealing with their case. One of these things is the category of the charge. There are two primary categories – misdemeanors and felonies. The way that your...
Crime classifications directly impact sentences
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 21, 2020 | Felonies
People who are involved in the criminal justice system must realize that not all charges are handled in the same manner. Criminal charges are categorized according to the severity of the crime and the penalties. There are three broad categories you need to know of --...
Collateral consequences make life difficult
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Feb 6, 2020 | Felonies
Felony charges are a complex undertaking because of the impacts they can have on the defendant if they're convicted of them. Not only does this person have to worry about what the court is going to hand down as a sentence, they also have to think about the life...
Probation violations must be carefully handled
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jan 3, 2020 | Felonies
One of the possible sentences that a person facing a felony might encounter is being placed on probation. When this occurs, you will have to report to a supervision officer who will ensure that you are complying with the terms of the program. If you don't do what's...
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...
A felony conviction can impact every area of your life
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Felonies
Individuals who are convicted of a felony criminal charge have a long road ahead of them. This conviction can impact various parts of life, which can make some aspects more difficult than you might realize.Obviously, the penalties that you face are one of the biggest...
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