Criminal Defense Blog

Will I be able to claim self-defense?

As a police officer, you know that there are two sides to every story. This is especially true if you've been accused of domestic violence. The reality is that innocent people are charged with domestic assault on a regular basis. One reason they're indicted in the...

Are police officers viewed like NFL players?

It is only a matter of time before NFL training camps open later this summer and the story of Joe Mixon (and the controversy surrounding him) resurfaces. For those unfamiliar with the running back from the University of Oklahoma selected by the Cincinnati Bengals, he...

Officers accused of stealing overtime hours

For as many people that police officers encounter that are stealing, whether it is property or money, some officers are not above the allegation of taking things that are not theirs. According to a recent news report, four police officers face felony charges after...

Should I take the plea deal?

If you are a police officer being charged with or under investigation for domestic abuse, chances are that you know that a discussion about a plea deal will be forthcoming. After all, a majority of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals, so they are fairly...