Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

Getting arrested can be a frightening experience, particularly if it’s your first time and you have no idea what happens. The process varies from case-to-case and depends to a large degree on which local police agency makes the arrest. Here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect and how to deal with it.  

Relating to the members of a jury in an engaging and winsome manner is an essential part of a jury trial. Both the defense attorney and defendant have a role to play in creating a favorable impression with jurors. There’s every reason to believe that individual jurors are influenced to some degree by the demeanor […]

Being charged with a crime is an unenviable position, but it does provide an opportunity to learn a few things about the criminal justice system. Even the process of developing a relationship with your defense lawyer can teach you quite a bit about the legal system.  

Parties and celebrations on Memorial Day are a popular tradition. As with any major holiday, some people will include alcohol in their Memorial Day celebrations. It’s perfectly legal to consume alcohol responsibly as part of the festivities but getting drunk in public might lead to criminal charges.  

An arrest is a stressful thing for anyone to go through. Unfortunately, studies show that nearly one-third of all Americans will be arrested at least once before they turn 23. This is a damning statistic, but it doesn’t really properly signify the difficulties that a person faces after an arrest. These challenges can become even […]