What to Expect During A Sentencing Hearing

What to Expect During A Sentencing Hearing

Criminal cases often end with “not guilty” verdicts that set the defendant free. However, a criminal case is far from over if the defendant is found guilty. Every defendant who is convicted of committing a crime must attend a sentencing hearing. Here’s what to expect:...
When Can A Defendant’s Criminal Charges Be Reduced?

When Can A Defendant’s Criminal Charges Be Reduced?

A criminal defense attorney will always fight to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. If the attorney thinks that it is possible to get the charges completely dropped, this is the outcome he will pursue. But in some cases, the attorney may think that the...
What is an Affirmative Defense?

What is an Affirmative Defense?

There are countless different defense strategies that criminal defendants can use to fight criminal charges. Many strategies involve proving that the defendant did not commit the crime. But, this is not the goal of an affirmative defense. What is an Affirmative...