Criminal Defense

Doug Thomson - "The Meaning of Reasonable Doubt"

What's your experience in handling felonies?

Refusing a Blood or Breath Test

Should I submit to a polygraph test?

What's your experience in handling criminal appeals?

How can you help me obtain a firearm license?

When can a person use a firearm in self-defense?

What happens if I refuse to take the tests offered me at the station?

What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?

What is your experience in handling DUI cases?

How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record?

Is there a homicide case you handled that stands out as particularly memorable or rewarding?

What is the difference between DWI and DUI under Maryland law?

How can evidence be excluded or suppressed?

How can I keep criminal accusations against me private?

Is there a criminal law case that stands out in your mind as particularly rewarding?

Is it a good idea to cooperate and take the breath test?

I was pressured into pleading guilty to a crime many years ago when I was only 22. Can I get that off my record?

Can I get convictions off my record?

What is an internal investigation?

What impact did Jerry Sandusky’s case have on the prosecution of sex abuse cases in Pennsylvania?

What kind of criminal appeals do you handle?

How is a domestic violence case different from other criminal assault cases?

What types of appeals are covered under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)?

Weapons Violations

What do I tell my work if I am being charged or investigated?

What types of cyber crime cases have you handled?

Why is shoplifting such a devastating charge? What are the penalties, what are the collateral consequences?

What is a direct appeal?

How is defending against federal charges different from state charges?

What’s your experience in handling computer crime cases?

If I have not been charged, but have only been questioned, do I need to hire a lawyer?

Petty vs Gross Misdemeanor

Defenses in Drug Charges

What is your approach to defending drug charges?

What is the Department of Licensing's role in a DUI?

What am I looking at for a first-time DUI in Washington?

DUI seems cut and dry. What good does it do to hire a lawyer to defend a DUI?

What do I need to do before my first court date?

I didn’t start the fight but I’m being charged with assault. What defenses might be available to me?

What one piece of advice do you repeatedly give to your clients who have been charged with a crime?

When is a DWI a Misdemeanor?

What trends do you see in the prosecution of internet sex crimes?

Ponzi Schemes

What is expungement and when is it available under Minnesota law?

Advice for People Under Investigation for White Collar Crimes

What are some of the ways you challenge allegations of DWI and DUI?

Why is it so important to hire a lawyer who has federal court experience if you’ve been charged with a federal crime?

What happens if I refuse to take a blood or breath test?

How do you create reasonable doubt in a domestic violence case?

What sets you apart from other white-collar defense lawyers?

What if I cause an accident while under the influence?

What advice do you have for someone who’s been arrested for DUI?

Cooperation in Federal Criminal Cases

How can you challenge a breath test?

What’s the difference between expungement and sealing of a court record?

What is the Accelerate Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program?

What is the current state of gun laws in the District of Columbia?

What is theft under Minnesota law and what are the penalties?

Embezzlement

How can you help me if my civil rights have been violated?

What mistakes do people make when questioned about, or charged with a crime?

Can you explain the bail process?

Memorable Drug Offense Case

What can I expect when a loved one is arrested for DUI?

Money Laundering