State Court Misdemeanors and Felonies
By: Victor Comstock, Attorney at Law and Jay Mykytiuk
The vast majority of defendants are prosecuted in State courts. All states (excluding the District of Columbia) have their own… Full article »
DRUGS: The Differences Between Sales, Manufacturing, Trafficking and Distribution of Drugs
By Mitch Nelson, Attorney at Law and Natalie Banach
$321 Billion. —That is the cursory estimate of the value of the international drug trade, according to the United Nations… Full article »
Federal Crimes: Criminal Court Jurisdiction
By Brian Barrido, Attorney at Law and Jay Mykytiuk
Most criminal offenses are charged under state laws, investigated by local and state law enforcement agencies, and tried in state courts.… Full article »
The Obstacle in Empanelling an Impartial Jury in a High-Profile Case
By Tony Partipilo, Attorney at Law and Helen O. Kim
Sixth Amendment: Defendant Rights Jury Trial
In Duncan v. Louisiana, 391 U.S. 145 (1968), the Supreme Court recognized… Full article »
Bail Issues: Can You Bail Me Out of Jail?
By Colin McKibbin, Attorney at Law and Helen O. Kim
Timeline of an Arrest
- An individual is arrested and charged with an offense.
- The defendant makes an initial appearance
Real Estate Fraud: State and Federal Fraud Laws
By Brian Barrido, Attorney at Law and Jay Mykytiuk
Anyone who has bought, sold, or shopped for a home this millennium knows firsthand that housing prices have undergone a dramatic… Full article »
