When Is a Crime Considered a Federal Crime or Offense? A crime is a “Federal Offense” when a criminal charge is filed in the federal court and/or when an indictment is issued by a federal grand jury, based on alleged conduct that is a violation of a federal criminal statute/law. Many criminal activities are governed… [Read More]
Criminal Defense
Why would a lawyer defend a criminal?
Why would a lawyer defend someone facing criminal charges? Call 617-303-2600 if you Need a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer in Massachusetts Many people including defendants wonder why an attorney would choose to represent people charged with committing crimes, particularly when the charges are serious and the prosecution has a lot of evidence. Experienced criminal defense lawyers … [Read More]
Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers?
Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers? No. Trial lawyers are those who appear before courts and administrative agencies to represent people, entities or the government. Most legal matters are managed without the need to appear in court. As a result, most lawyers are not directly involved in litigation. This is an important factor to understand when… [Read More]