Criminal Defense

What if I cause an accident while under the influence?

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

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

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

How can I keep criminal accusations against me private?

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

Can you explain the bail process?

Refusing a Blood or Breath Test

What kind of criminal appeals do you handle?

What is money laundering?

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

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

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

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

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

Petty vs Gross Misdemeanor

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

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

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

How can evidence be excluded or suppressed?

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 is expungement and when is it available under Minnesota law?

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

Advice for People Under Investigation for White Collar Crimes

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

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

How can you help me obtain a firearm license?

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

When is a DWI a Misdemeanor?

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

Doug Thomson - "The Meaning of Reasonable Doubt"

What defenses might be raised in a child pornography case?

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

What is an internal investigation?

Ponzi Schemes

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

Weapons Violations

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

What's your experience in handling felonies?

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

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

Cooperation in Federal Criminal Cases

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

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

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

What’s your experience in handling computer crime cases?

What is a direct appeal?

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

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

What is the Accelerate Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program?

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

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

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

Money Laundering

What is your experience in handling DUI cases?

Embezzlement

What types of cyber crime cases have you handled?

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

What's your experience in handling criminal appeals?

What is your approach to defending drug charges?

Should I submit to a polygraph test?

Defenses in Drug Charges

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

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

Can I get convictions off my record?

What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?

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

How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record?

How is defending against federal charges different from state charges?

How can you challenge a breath test?

Memorable Drug Offense Case

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