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Top criminal defense lawyers address white collar crime, murder, drug crimes, weapons offenses, federal crimes, misdemeanors, DWI and more.

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Jason A. Guida

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Boston

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Dallas

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New Jersey

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Minneapolis/St. Paul

Frequently Asked Criminal Defense Questions

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

Weapons Violations

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

What is your approach to defending drug charges?

What is a direct appeal?

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

Should I submit to a polygraph test?

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

How is defending against federal charges different from state charges?

What is your experience in handling DUI cases?

What's your experience in handling felonies?

What types of cyber crime cases have you handled?

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

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

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

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

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

What advice do you give to juveniles who’ve been charged with a crime?

What if I cause an accident while under the influence?

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

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How can you help me obtain a firearm license?

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

How can I keep criminal accusations against me private?

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

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

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

What kind of criminal appeals do you handle?

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

What’s your first rule for clients in dealing with police?

Money Laundering

What is money laundering?

How can evidence be excluded or suppressed?

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

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

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

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

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

What’s your experience in handling computer crime cases?

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

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

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

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

What advice do you have for people charged with a drug crime?

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

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

Petty vs Gross Misdemeanor

Can you explain the bail process?

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

How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record?

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

What's your experience in handling criminal appeals?

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

Defenses in Drug Charges

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

What is the Accelerate Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program?

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

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

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

Embezzlement

Advice for People Under Investigation for White Collar Crimes

What defenses might be raised in a child pornography case?

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

What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?

What should I look for in hiring a lawyer to defend me against federal charges?

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About the Criminal Law Firms

Advice from a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Appeals

Armed Robbery

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Criminal Law Masters of the Courtroom

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Embezzlement

Expungement

Federal Crimes

Fraud

Grand Jury Investigations

Gun Crimes

Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Important or Memorable Criminal Law Cases

Internet & Computer Crimes

Legal Fees in Criminal Cases

Manslaughter

Medical Questions re: Workers’ Compensation

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