by Scott Reisch | Apr 24, 2020 | News
Defendants who are convicted of a crime can face a number of different penalties, including incarceration, fines, probation, and community service. During the sentencing hearing, the defense can attempt to persuade the judge to impose the lightest sentence possible on...
by Scott Reisch | Aug 7, 2019 | News
A criminal conviction can carry a number of short-term and long-term consequences. A defendant may be ordered to spend time behind bars or pay substantial fines as part of his sentence. But, can the court order you to forfeit your firearms after a criminal conviction?...
by Scott Reisch | Aug 6, 2019 | News
It’s incredibly common for a defendant who is convicted of a crime to disagree with the outcome in his case. There are two different ways for a defendant to fight for a better outcome: filing for post-conviction relief and appealing the verdict. Filing for...
by Scott Reisch | Mar 5, 2018 | News
Anyone who is convicted of a crime should be concerned about the consequences that they may face, which could include incarceration, steep fines, and probation. But, non-citizens have even more to lose since a criminal conviction can sometimes lead to deportation....
by Scott Reisch | Jan 23, 2018 | News
Many people are required to obtain a license in order to work in their field, including nurses, teachers, real estate agents, and accountants. These professionals need their licenses in order to stay employed and earn income, which means a license suspension or...