Few things can be as harrowing to a parent or guardian as a juvenile accused of committing a crime. Amidst all the stress and anxiety is the very real possibility that the juvenile can be charged as an adult depending on the nature and seriousness of the case. Every state is different when it comes to whether or not a…

Car accidents are among the most common occurrences in the world. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, an alarming 1.3 million people are killed in a car accident annually, 37,000 in the United States alone. This isn’t even including the 2 million Americans who end up injured or even disabled as a result. Despite our best efforts,…

Theft and property crimes often overlap because the offenses are very similar. In many instances, a person accused of committing a theft crime is also accused of committing a burglary. Moreover, theft charges can be elevated to robbery charges when the person committing the theft uses a deadly weapon or otherwise threatens to inflict violence. The bottom line is that…

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that involves a violent shock to the brain after a blow to the head. While some people are able to recover from the effects of a concussion rather quickly, many accident victims take a very long time to recover. Moreover, without proper medical supervision and treatment, the effects of a concussion can be…

One of the worst things about being arrested and charged with a crime is knowing that you could potentially be headed to prison. The loss of your freedom can have devastating consequences that haunt you for the rest of your life. Not only will you be away from your family and friends during this difficult time, you will also wind…