by web | Aug 21, 2023 | Criminal Defense
An Overview of Missouri’s Stand Your Ground Law In April 2023, an unarmed 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot twice in Kansas City after he rang the doorbell to the wrong house. The shooter, an 84-year-old male named Andrew Lester, claimed he shot the...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Unlawful Police Stops Law enforcement officers can stop drivers if they have a reasonable suspicion that a traffic violation has been committed. Unfortunately, this has given the police leeway to stop drivers even for the slightest offense. There are also...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What Is a Criminal Case Evaluation? Psychological evaluations in the court system are conducted to assist in understanding the defendant’s mental state, behavior, and motivations. Prosecutions, defenses, and judges can request such assessments to determine...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 15, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Your Guide to Courtroom Psychology Tests There are different psychological tests used as assessment tools by psychologists and mental health professionals that are generally accepted in psychological science and the legal system. Often, psychological...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 15, 2023 | Criminal Defense
How Do Miranda Rights Protect the Accused? Miranda warnings are statements that police officers may give to criminal suspects who are taken into police custody before questioning in an interrogation. They inform the accused of their constitutional rights granted...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Mar 15, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Drug Charges and Suppressing Evidence The penalties for drug charges are severe. A conviction for drug crimes can cause individuals to face severe collateral consequences, including property loss, transportation, and economic possibilities.However, after being charged...
