Criminal Defense Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm

Any interaction with police can escalate into an arrest if you let your emotions get the best of you. Obstructing or hindering any law enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties can...

Underage Possession of Alcohol

You probably know that the legal drinking age is 21. That means that individuals who are age 21 and over can legally purchase and drink alcohol. People under the age of 21 can be arrested...

Just a ticket

A common question that has come up recently is whether an offense is serious or not, when a person receives a ticket from the officer for the offense. Historically, officers would routinely arrest individuals charged...

But They Didn’t Read Me My Rights!

One very common question we get at our office is: “The police didn’t read me my rights when they arrested me. How does that help us?” Television and movies have led people to an untrue...

Things to know and do after a loved one’s arrest.

First, the calls from the jail and visitation at the jail are not the places to discuss what happened that led to your loved ones arrest. Most of these communications are recorded and the can...

Removing the mystery from the criminal process

While criminal cases can track many different ways through our judicial system, this article explains the typical path of a criminal case. Most criminal cases begin when an individual is arrested by a police officer....