Archive, August 2018.
Battered Wife Syndrome as a Potential Defense to a Domestic Violence Charge
Domestic violence is a tricky topic. It is defined as an act of violence committed against an individual with whom the perpetrator has or had an intimate relationship or shared a home. Spouses, former spouses, dating partners, and any individual with whom the alleged perpetrator has a child are all individuals who can potentially be considered domestic violence victims, rather than battery victims.
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How Does Bail Work?
Many people are misinformed about how bail works. It is not uncommon to hear phrases like “bail you out” or for people to think that bail is simply a means to pay one’s way out of jail. This is not the case at all. Bail is basically a surety that an individual pays in order to get out of custody shortly after being arrested. By paying bail, the individual promises that he or she will be at his or her scheduled court date, which is typically his or her arraignment hearing.
What Can My Criminal Defense Lawyer Do for Me After My Arrest?
You have probably been advised to start working with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible after you are arrested. This is solid advice. Your lawyer will do more than argue in court on your behalf; he or she will make it a priority to do everything possible to help your case reach a favorable resolution for you. Here is what your lawyer will do for you:
What is Civil Asset Forfeiture?
During a criminal investigation, law enforcement can seize any privately owned assets they reasonably believe to have been involved in the crime, including assets purchased with funds obtained through illegal means. This is known as civil asset forfeiture. You can file a claim with the court to try to get your property back. The most effective way to do this is to work with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Getting Your Assets Back After a Civil Seizure
When your assets are taken through civil seizure, also known as civil asset forfeiture, you have the right to try to get them back. Whether you get them back or not will depend on a variety of factors, and working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer will increase your chance of getting them back.
