One of the most common misconceptions we hear after a family violence arrest is that the alleged victim can simply decide not to pursue the case and make the charges disappear. While the alleged victim’s wishes may be an important consideration in a case, the criminal prosecution is not controlled ...
An Accusation Is Not a Conviction Being accused of a crime is life-altering, especially when it’s a false accusation. Many people assume the truth will become obvious quickly, but criminal investigations are not decided based only on who tells the first story or who sounds the most believable. Law enforcement ...
Your Phone May Contain Some of the Most Important Evidence in Your Case Our phones hold far more than contacts and text messages. They contain photos, videos, emails, financial records, location history, internet searches, social media activity, and conversations that can become important evidence in a criminal investigation. At MC ...
An Indictment Is Not a Conviction One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that an indictment means the case is essentially over. It doesn’t. An indictment is simply the formal accusation that allows a felony case to move forward in court. From that point on, your attorney has the ...
