Now that disgraced former police officer, Derek Chauvin, has been found guilty on all charges, what happens next in the case? First, the defense can file motions to set aside the verdict and for a new trial. The defense would have to demonstrate some serious problem...
Month: April 2021
What are the possibilities for the Derek Chauvin verdict?
The jury is now deliberating in the Derek Chauvin case. There are several questions that are swirling around this case. First, how long could the jury deliberate? The answer is - whatever time it actually takes for the members of the jury to reach a unanimous verdict...
What is an arrest warrant?
Many times during the week I receive calls from people asking, "can you check to see if I have a warrant for my arrest?" So what exactly is an arrest warrant? An arrest warrant is issued by a judge or a magistrate that authorizes a law enforcement officer to arrest...
What is a misdemeanor?
I recently spoke with a client, who is currently on federal supervised release, after completing his prison term for a drug offense. When I asked him how things were going, he responded that he was working and generally doing well, except that he recently had to go to...