Criminal Law Blog
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...
Pleading ‘No Contest’
Posted on January 24, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may have the option to enter a no contest or nolo contendere (“I do not wish to contend”) plea. Your criminal defense lawyer will explain the possible benefits of entering a no contest plea if it is available in the jurisdiction in which you were charged with a crime. A no contest plea may be used in a criminal proceeding as...
