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When domestic abuse is being claimed, it’s often assumed that the woman is the person being abused. The truth is that not all people who are abused are women, although they do make up the majority. Dusty Baker, the manager for the Washington Nationals, recently discussed the importance of understanding that women can be...

Assault and battery charges can put your future and current reputation at risk. Even a charge and allegations against you can suddenly make you look like the bad guy you aren’t, just because the media makes it look that way. You have a right to protect the person you are from those who want...

If you’ve been accused of drinking and driving, your reputation and life as you know it can be at risk of changing in a number of ways. Your family may be disappointed, friends may look down on your choices or your workplace may even let you go due to provisions in your contract. Many...

The Internet is a part of most people’s lives today. One age group who seems to be unable to function unless their hands, fingers and brains are working the buttons on a cellphone may quickly find themselves charged with a felony if they are sexting. In Canon City, Colorado, earlier this year, more than...

If you’ve taken a drug called OxyContin, generically known as oxycodone hydrochloride, then you’re aware that it’s a powerful pain reliever. What you may not know is that because it is a prescription medication and painkiller, it’s illegal to give the drug to anyone it hasn’t been prescribed to. As a narcotic, the drug...

Public urination may seem mild on the list of things that you could do wrong, but this charge can cause a major disruption in your life. Not only will you be charged and possibly convicted of this crime, causing it to be on your record, but you could also be accused of being a...

If you’re accused of assault, it’s important that you speak with your attorney about your options. Before you can fully devise a defense, you need to consider what constitutes an assault and if your case fulfills those elements. If it doesn’t, you can use that to your benefit as you build your own case...

A plea bargain, which is an agreement you make for a penalty that you and prosecution can agree to, can be a lesser punishment than one given by a court if you go to trial. Sometimes, this plea is the best way to avoid prison. Many DUI attorneys will aim to achieve a plea...

If you’re an individual who has been caught with drugs or guns in your home, then you know you’re in a position where you could face multiple charges. If a child is in your home, you could be accused of abuse or other things that may never have taken place. It’s your responsibility to...

When someone is accused of something as serious as sexually assaulting or hurting a child, it’s important to remember to look at all angles of the case. Is there a reason that the other party could be aiming to frame this person? Why would a child suddenly insist on something taking place that doesn’t...

If you’re falsely accused of a crime, there are several things you can do to protect yourself. Not speaking to police without your attorney and keeping talk about the accusations to a minimum may help, for example. Something else you may want to consider once you’re able to prove your innocence is how you...

A man in Colorado has been accused of and pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct charges. The man also plead guilty to the invasion of privacy following a massage client’s claim that he assaulted her in 2014. The man, a 31-year-old licensed massage therapist, has been charged with what could be a class-four felony....