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    Underage DUI Charges

    Understanding The Consequences Of Underage DUI Charges

    It seems illogical that individuals between the ages of 18 and 20 can be drafted into military service, can vote and can choose to get married but they cannot legally drink. However, the fact that this reality is illogical does not mean that it should be ignored. Legally, Americans cannot drink alcohol until they turn…

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    Tags: Juvenile Crimes
    Criminal Sexting Charges

    Understanding criminal sexting charges

    “Sexting” is a word that had yet to be invented several years ago. Since the practice began, it has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. In addition, it has evolved into a crime under certain circumstances. Not all sexting behaviors are criminal. If you and your spouse wish to sext, you have every right to. Similarly,…

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    Tags: Sex Crimes
    Cyberstalking Charges

    Understanding the basics of cyberstalking charges

    We live in a world that is increasingly interconnected via various means of electronic communication. Chances are that you email, text, post on social media sites or otherwise communicate with others via electronic devices on a regular basis. It is important to maintain a certain sense of etiquette and restraint when communicating electronically. Failure to…

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    Tags: Sex Crimes

    Supreme Court – Search Warrant is Required to Search a Cell Phone

    Late last month, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a search warrant is required to search a cell phone.  This case marked a victory for the privacy rights for arrestees in a case focused on cellphone searches. This highly-anticipated ruling insists that law enforcement officials must obtain a warrant before searching the cellphones…

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    Tags: Sex Crimes

    Preventing Minors From Giving False Confessions

    The criminal justice system in the United States takes an inconsistent approach when dealing with juvenile offenders. In some cases, juveniles are correctly treated as less mature and therefore less culpable than adults. As such, their sentences seek more to reform and rehabilitate than to punish. In other cases, juveniles who have committed very serious…

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    Tags: defense
    Motor Accident

    I’ve Been In A Motor Vehicle Accident, Now What?

    I’ve Been in a Motor Vehicle Accident, Now What? Stress, anxiety, frustration, confusion, fear, pain and injury are all emotions which can play havoc on an individual following a motor vehicle accident. Few individuals have the training and experience to know precisely how best to react, what decisions to make, and what steps to take…

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    Have You Been Charged With A Crime? Are You Under Criminal Investigation? Navigating The Criminal Justice System.

    If you have been charged with a crime, believe charges are imminent or if you are under criminal investigation, your world will quickly be filled with anxiety, doubt, fear and sometimes feelings of despair and helplessness. There is absolutely no substitute for an immediate call to an attorney. Call Leary Law to help you understand…

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