When charged with a crime, many people struggle do not know whether to hire an attorney, the public defender, or just represent themselves. It is difficult to make informed, rational decisions when you have little to no knowledge of the justice system. Sometimes, people may think they can handle their legal issues themselves – but […]
The Hobbs Act Gives Robbers 20 Years in Federal Prison
Minnesota prosecutors are using a 1946 racketeering law to crack down on career criminals. The Hobbs Act brings heavy sentences to repeat offenders: 20 years in federal prison for each violation. The Hobbs Act targets robberies that affect interstate or foreign commerce. This has a wide margin for interpretation, where seemingly any robbery of a […]
10 Tips for Defending your Criminal Case
Law enforcement moves very quickly. It is important that you too move quickly if charged with a crime. This article is full of helpful tips for defending your criminal case. With This hands-on approach, you will gain an understanding of the events preceding, during, and after a charge has been filed against you. This foreknowledge […]
