In 2009, a Dayton resident was convicted in federal court of violating federal drug trafficking laws. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison. After all of his direct appeals were unsuccessful, Mr. Justice was appointed to represent him to…
Before police officers can charge someone with a crime, they must have valid reason for believing that the person carried out criminal activity. In some cases, that can mean taking weeks or months to investigate a matter, and it is…
Standing accused of any criminal activity can greatly damage a person’s reputation even before a criminal trial occurs. Unfortunately, many people end up charged with serious crimes like murder, and the public often writes those people off as guilty before…
When facing criminal charges, the defense options available will be different for each person. It can certainly seem like a stressful and difficult scenario to be in, and some people may feel panicked by the legal ordeal ahead. However, remaining…
Remaining silent is often a wise approach to take when pulled over by a police officer. Though providing a driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration may be necessary, everyone has the right to remain silent when asked questions…
Desperation can cause people to make bad choices. Looking back on those decisions, they may wish that they had acted differently, but now, they must contend with the consequences and choices they must make in the present. If a person’s…