Driving Without a License

Learn why you should present proof of a valid license and the penalty for driving without a license.

All states require motorists to have a valid driver’s license when operating a vehicle on a public road. It’s a crime everywhere to drive 

Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint

(a) Issuance. If the complaint or one or more affidavits filed with the complaint establish probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant committed it, the judge must issue an arrest warrant to an officer authorized to execute it. At the request of an attorney for the government, the judge must issue a summons, instead of a warrant, to a person authorized to serve it. 

Drug Related Offenses

Drug Crimes

The United States government classifies illegal drugs according to schedule classes from 1 to 5. If you are found to be in possession of a drug that is illegal or a legal drug without a prescription, you face criminal drug charges. As soon as you know or suspect you may be charged with a drug-related crime, you should hire a drug crimes attorney or criminal attorney with experience defending against drug charges. 

Federal Criminal Appeals Process

If a defendant is convicted of a crime in a trial court, he or she has the right to appeal this decision to the appellate court. In order to make a successful appeal, it is necessary to be familiar with the process involved. 

How Does Bail Work?

 “Bail” is a way in which you can be released from prison while you are awaiting trial. The court sets a dollar amount – known as your bail – in order to prevent you from fleeing before your court date. If you have been accused of a crime, it is important to understand how the bail process works. 

Immigration Consequences of a DUI

While many individuals are aware of the serious consequences of receiving a DUI, these consequences are even graver for non-citizens. In addition to the same consequences of possible jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges, a non-citizen’s conviction of a DUI may result in a finding that he or she is inadmissible or is removable.