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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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...
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...
You can’t blame the full moon for criminal activities
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
The next full moon is coming on Oct. 13. This is also a full hunter's moon. For some, this is a cool event that can bring about some changes in the atmosphere. It is widely believed that crime increases when there is a full moon; however, this isn't something that is...
Felony charges have harsh sentences possible
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Sep 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
A person who is facing a felony charge can spend considerable time in prison. This type of charge comes with a minimum of at least one year of incarceration. This doesn't mean that a conviction will automatically send you to prison because some people will receive...
Release from jail to await a hearing is possible
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Getting out of jail after an arrest is a priority. One way to do this is by posting bail. There are a few ways that this can happen. Some charges have a bail set for specific charges. In other cases, you will have to stand before a judge to have a hearing to have it...
Representing yourself might close doors in criminal cases
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you are facing a criminal charge, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether you are going to hire a defense attorney or not. This can have a big impact on the outcome of your case, so you must think carefully about what you are going to do.Some...
People on probation must follow the rules or face consequences
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the common sentences for many criminal cases is probation. This enables the court to punish the person who was convicted of a crime, but that person will be allowed to remain out of jail or prison.The use of probation is fairly easy to understand because it...
Securing a release from jail during your criminal case
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
People who are arrested on felony charges often wonder how they are going to be released from jail. For most of them, the answer to this is that they will have to pay bail to secure their release. This is a financial surety that they will attend the court hearings...
Your rights dictate you receive a fair trial for criminal charges
On Behalf of Michael J. Thompson, Attorney at Law | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
When a person is facing a criminal charge, they have to determine how they are going to handle their defense. Many cases are resolved through plea deals, but some are handled through criminal trials. There are good and bad points to both, so a defendant must ensure...
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