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If you or a loved one have been arrested or denied bail during this pandemic Contact Mingledorff Law immediately, . With the COVID-19 pandemic snowballing, isolation is more important than ever to aid in stopping the spread of this...
In the last Supreme Court term there were few criminal cases. One that did get some attention involved retaliatory arrest. This is when an officer retaliates against someone who is exercising their First Amendment freedom of speech. It also provides a cautionary tale...
Investigators have used DNA in criminal databases to help solve cases for decades. What is being pulled into these databases is increasing and raises privacy issues. Could a cheek swab to trace your roots through a service like Ancestry.com or 23andMe mean your...
Remember back to when mobile phones required a glove box or center console in the car? Today, these mini computers fit in our pockets and go almost everywhere with us. Cellular phones are rarely even used for calls anymore. The law, however, does not move at the speed...
Last month, the Supreme Court decided two cases that touch on individual privacy rights contained in the Fourth Amendment. One case involved a motorcycle parked in a driveway under a tarp and the other a traffic stop of a rental vehicle. As a refresher, the...
Every moment from an arrest matters. As the gears of the criminal justice system slowly begin to crank, past convictions could re-emerge that increase a charge or penalty. An initial hearing will discuss release conditions and almost always set monetary bail. Without...
Clients often come into our office confused about criminal charges saying authorities do not have any evidence. No fingerprints, DNA, video, photos or witnesses are involved. It's just the accusation of another person. First, sworn testimony is often enough to sustain...
An arrest can happen after a momentary lapse of judgment or a youthful mistake. It is not generally representative of your character. Still, many will form lasting negative opinions based on a past arrest or plea of no contest. These opinions can prevent you from...
Abraham Lincoln famously said that "he who represents himself has a fool for a client." This is never more true than in a criminal law case. No matter how seemingly minor the charges may be on paper, any criminal conviction can come with serious consequences. These...