On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jan 24, 2023 | Criminal Defense
There are many legal doctrines that, while they may not be official laws or rules, are still general principles that are usually followed. One of these doctrines is known as the fruit of the poisonous tree. It is sometimes applied in criminal cases. The general idea...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Dec 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Wire fraud and mail fraud are among the most commonly prosecuted “white collar” federal crimes. However, exactly what they involve can be hard for most people to explain. If you’re under investigation or facing charges for one or both – or simply want to avoid...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In many cases where someone is accused of sexual assault, the other person alleges that they never had consent for that activity to take place. That’s why people will often say that the best thing you can do to protect yourself is to make sure you always ask for this...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense
When the police come to your door, you may feel nervous or on edge, even if you don’t believe you’ve done anything wrong. It’s just not something that you expected. You don’t want to make any mistakes that would make the situation worse. The good news is that you do...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In a criminal case, people are often very happy to trust eyewitnesses. They believe that these individuals are telling the truth when they give their account of what they saw happen. This can certainly sway a criminal case when the witness testifies against the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 1, 2022 | Criminal Defense
It’s never wise to lie to any law enforcement officer. If a person lies about someone else’s criminal actions, they can find themselves facing charges for being an accessory to the crime, even if they weren’t involved in it. People lie about their own culpability in...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Sep 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge will inevitably lead to significant personal inconvenience. Spending a night or a weekend in jail is only the start of the hassle involved. If you choose to defend yourself, you will need to go to court. If you plead guilty,...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Aug 31, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you’re a parent of a teenager who has been accused of criminal activity, you may be asking yourself why this happened. Maybe your teen was caught shoplifting or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These are things that you never thought that they...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Aug 3, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Imagine having to make a choice about whether or not to phone the emergency services to save someone’s life because doing so might get you arrested. It’s a situation many people find themselves in when faced with someone who has overdosed. Thanks to the opioid...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jul 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you’re facing federal criminal charges, it’s normal to be scared. Federal prosecutors are known for their hardline approach, and the government has vast resources at its disposal. Anyone who’s facing federal criminal charges should understand that these are very...
