Monthly Archives: November 2015
How Does a Public Defender Differ from Private Counsel?
In our criminal justice system, every person charged with a crime has the right to an attorney. This means that if a person cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed to represent him or her. The attorneys that are appointed on cases are commonly referred to as public defenders. People always ask the… Read More »
What Are My Rights After an Arrest in Palm Beach County?
You’ve heard this a million times on TV, to the point where you’ve memorized every word. But now that you’re being handcuffed, placed in the back of a police car and are hearing them directly from a law enforcement officer, these same words could seem like a blur, devoid of clarity. Known collectively as… Read More »