Picking a defense lawyer is the most important decision you will make.
Facing criminal charges is a uniquely destabilizing experience that can instantly throw your life into a confusing and frightening disarray. The resulting emotional storm of fear, anger, and uncertainty can significantly impair your ability to make sound decisions at the most critical moments. We made a free guide to help you make the best hiring decision possible.
No "Do-Overs" in Homicide Defense: Don’t Make This Mistake If You Are Charged With Homicide
In high-stakes homicide defense, there are no "do-overs." If your attorney fails to do the legwork before the trial starts, the "chaos" of the legal system will likely keep you behind bars for the rest of your life.
Can Police Keep Your Cell Phone Forever?
Can the police keep your cellphone forever? Under Wisconsin law, yes. There is no expiration date on when the police are required to return property seized in connection with a search. Law enforcement agencies often have policies that require the return of property within a certain period of time (usually after the case is closed and time for appeal has expired). Those policies are not always followed. They are not self-executing. It’s on you or your lawyer to make sure you get your stuff back.
Hiring a criminal defense lawyer
Being charged with a crime is a serious and devastating event in anyone’s life. If you or someone you care about is being charged with a crime, you need to know that one of the most crucial decisions that can decide the outcome of your case is also one of the earliest decisions you’ll have to make. Hiring an attorney.
In this guide, we offer some key questions to ask when interviewing attorneys about your case.