by Sabrina Puglisi | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
If someone you love has been charged with a crime, it is essential to understand that it may take months or years for the case to resolve. During that time, they may be eligible to stay out of jail. After they have been charged and detained, the defendant’s attorney...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The general impression is that federal crimes are more serious than state crimes. This is somewhat true in that there is a larger array of state crimes including misdemeanors and felonies and a large portion of them can usually be resolved with no time spent in jail....
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Though we have discussed them, it is essential to quickly establish the grand jury’s role. A prosecutor makes a case in front of the grand jury, submits evidence, and questions witnesses. The prosecutor’s evidence may likely have been obtained through a grand...
by Sabrina Puglisi | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Imagine that you are at your home or office when federal agents (e.g., FBI, DEA, ATF) serve you with a search warrant. They may go through your belongings and seize property such as your computer and physical files. The experience is stressful and potentially...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized |
There are different ways your case may be concluded. In addition to receiving a “not guilty” or “guilty” verdict, a judge may declare a mistrial—or the jury may not be able to deliver one. When that happens, the jury is said to be deadlocked, or you have a “hung...
