Using weapons during the commission of a crime can result in enhanced sentences. This enhancement is typically referred to as “aggravated.” So it could become “aggravated assault” or “aggravated robbery.” When a crime is aggravated, it means that you face stiffer penalties should you be found guilty. You may also face additional charges if the weapon you are using is not registered or is not legal. ThisContinue reading
Month: February 2016
Month: February 2016
Former U.S. citizen pleads guilty to tax fraud
No one, not even U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship can avoid the long arm of the Justice Department when they are hunting for concealed tax dollars. Earlier this week, one such person pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false tax return. U.S. citizens and companies must pay a tax on their global earnings, which is why the Justice Department pursues offshore assets,Continue reading
Is the right to counsel automatic?
If you are stopped by police, it is important to consider if the situation is serious enough to seek the assistance of an attorney. The right to counsel is enshrined in the Constitution, so the protection should be robust. It is a powerful shield. However, it is a shield that you must specifically invoke. Should an officer simply question you, he or she does not have toContinue reading