Criminal Law Blog
Statutes of Limitation for Federal Charges
Posted on April 3, 2019 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
The federal government exercises its own prosecutorial powers to bring offenders to justice. People who face criminal charges could incur penalties ranging from steep civil fines to imprisonment. However, the government has a finite time frame in which to charge and try people suspected of committing many types of federal crimes. You can participate in your own criminal defense by learning about the statute of limitations for...
Federal Crimes in Airports or Airlines
Posted on April 4, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
Using Self-Defense as a Legal Defense Against Assault Charges
Posted on March 28, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
You may have questions about using self-defense as a legal defense against an assault charge. Many Texas residents have rational fears about being arrested if self-defense is used in an assault. Self-defense may be a valid defense in a range of situations. It is a common defense used by defendants charged with assault and battery. There are some limits as to how and when an individual may...
What is an Indictment?
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
The handing down of an indictment marks the prosecution's formal charge of a suspect in the commission of a crime. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution says that an individual can't be charged with an infamous or capital crime other than by indictment by a grand jury or presentment. Presentment involves the formal presentation of details to a court, such as by a sworn jury's...
What Are the Most Common Federal Crimes?
Posted on February 7, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you want to know the answer to “What are the most common federal crimes?” you’re not alone. Many people don’t understand the differences between state and federal crimes. The short answer to the question is that state crimes violate state laws whereas federal crimes violate specific federal statutes. A federal crime is investigated and prosecuted by the federal court, but a state crime is investigated and...
