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Criminal Defense

From arrest to appeal — the rights that protect the accused and how cases actually resolve.

The breakdown

What criminal defense covers

Felony charges

Serious charges, serious exposure — how felony cases move.

Misdemeanors

Lower-level charges that still carry real consequences.

Drug offenses

Possession, distribution, and diversion programs.

Assault and violent crimes

Self-defense, degrees of assault, and sentencing.

Theft and property crimes

Larceny, burglary, robbery — and the lines between them.

White collar crimes

Fraud, embezzlement, and financial charges.

Expungement

Clearing or sealing a record after the case ends.

Appeals

Challenging a conviction or sentence.

From the library

Real criminal defense cases, explained

Florida Criminal Defense cases

19 real decisions explained

New Jersey Criminal Defense cases

19 real decisions explained

New York Criminal Defense cases

17 real decisions explained

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