On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Apr 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
People who enjoy crime dramas have likely heard the phrase, “You are being arrested for assault and battery” at least once before. Television cops and lawyers mention these crimes in the same breath so often that many people believe that they are the exact same thing....
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 18, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges is serious and if there are eyewitnesses that claim you committed the crime, you may be worried. The reality is that an eyewitness statement does not necessarily mean that a person committed the crime. According to the Association for...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jan 6, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Dwi
Prescription drug use is very common, especially among seniors who often take multiple medications. They can cause side effects that are similar to intoxication. Whether you regularly or periodically use prescription drugs, operating a motor vehicle while impaired on...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Dec 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It’s important that people understand that they could face penalties for causing car crashes. Though a crash might seem accidental, recklessness or intentional misconduct could lead to misdemeanor or felony charges. Take, for example, a case involving a student...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Almost every civil rights law in the United States applies to all people in US jurisdiction. If you are an alien, you should benefit from civil rights protections. Even if someone accuses you of a crime — even if police or federal officers arrest you — you are still a...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Most people would agree that wrongful convictions should never happen. Unfortunately, it happens to a large percentage of inmates every year. Sometimes, it is the fault of the police. The police may use interrogation techniques that cause more harm than good. The...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Law enforcement officials may receive tips and information regarding alleged wrongdoing at legitimate business establishments. The purported facts, however, may not justify filing a criminal charge against business owners or their employees. To uncover evidence of...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you face criminal charges, you may anticipate the closure of your case and not understand why so many pre-trials must take place first. Pre-trials can elongate the criminal proceedings and, to the everyday citizen, may seem like unnecessary formalities. Pre-trial...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Identity theft is a true problem in America today, but there are also cases where people are accused of stealing others’ identities but didn’t intend to do so. Mistakes happen, and in a digital environment, it’s easy for them to occur. Being falsely...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Oct 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The basic definition of trespassing is to enter the property of someone else without their permission. Most people understand that they cannot trespass into the home or vehicle of another person. However, if you approach a large wooded area with no structures or...
