According to the New York Times – At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies have tools to get into encrypted smartphones. You can read more HERE. The article states – that at least 2,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states now have tools to get into locked, encrypted phones and extract their data, according to
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Tips on Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are faced with a criminal case or charge, the first thing you have to do is find an attorney to represent you. With millions of active attorneys practicing different law areas, it can be overwhelming to think of where you should start looking. Selecting the right criminal defense attorney is a crucial decision
Read MoreHow To Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
The experience of being charged or accused of a crime and the legal hassles that come along with it can very be difficult. You need someone to defend you who will vigorously and protect your legal rights. A criminal defense attorney is trained to help you protect your rights. A criminal charge can impact many
Read MoreShould I Take A Lie Detector / Polygraph Test
Should I Take A Lie Detector / Polygraph Test if I am asked to do so by the police or law enforcement? If criminal investigators ask you to take a polygraph test, it’s safe to assume that they are trying to gather evidence, usually against you. You are not under a legal obligation to take
Read MoreWhy You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you will need the help of a criminal defense lawyer to defend your rights and defend your freedom. A criminal defense lawyer will explain your rights in all stages of the criminal process and help you develop a plan to provide you with the strongest defense
Read MoreWhat is confidential between you and your attorney?
Attorney-client privilege is absolutely necessary when it comes to building the best possible defense case, yet often it is unclear what remains confidential between an attorney and the person they are defending. The American Bar Association states that “in the absence of the client’s informed consent, the lawyer must not reveal information relating to the
Read MoreI have been contacted by the police, should I speak to them without a lawyer?
Answer – NEVER talk to the police without consulting with an attorney first. Do I need a lawyer? If the police are asking you questions but you have not yet been charged with a crime – then it is time to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Hiring a lawyer before an arrest will often times
Read MoreDoJ free to investigate Wells Fargo employees, but will it?
From news sources to social media outlets, the entire nation seems abuzz about the recent announcement made by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau earlier this month, which indicated it would fine Wells Fargo $100 million. The announcement came after confirming reports that some of the financial institution’s employees had “opened accounts and shifted funds from
Read MoreCocke County Attorney Arrested at County Event
Attorney Charlotte Leibrok of Newport was arrested at an outdoor event in Cocke County on Saturday, July 26, and racked up multiple charges including public intoxication, possession of a handgun while inebriated, unlawful carrying and possession of a handgun, and for resisting arrest-all following the original charge of disorderly conduct Leibrok had been attending the
Read More“Slenderman” Teenagers Will be Tried As Adults
One Saturday in May, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12 year old girls stabbed another young girl multiple times, claiming that they did so for the sake of the fictional internet character, Slenderman. While their victim survived the attack, the two girls were both arrested and charged with murder, and in just the last week
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