by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Ask any police officer, potential employer or landlord—your past criminal activity can come back to haunt you. Even if you’ve served your time, a routine background check that uncovers a criminal record can be used against you, making it more difficult to get a job,...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Former President Reagan’s War on Drugs started with drug-free zone initiatives. Now, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that increase penalties for drug charges that occur within a certain distance of schools and public parks. If you’re facing drug charges...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
If a police officer presents you with a search warrant, would you know what to do? Search warrants give police officers the right to search your home, workplace or vehicle to look for evidence of a crime. Being the target of a search warrant can cause a great deal of...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Forgery is a crime with severe consequences. If convicted, you could lose your voting rights. Your right to own a gun. Even your right to hold certain professional licenses. And if jail and hefty fines weren’t enough, after you get out, you may have difficulty renting...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
It’s happened to most of us. You write a check for rent or the electric bill, and a few days later you get hit with an insufficient-funds notice from your bank—possibly along with a fee for overdrawing your account. What most people don’t realize is that intentionally...
