An arrest is a frightening experience. But if you have little or no memory of your arrest because you lost consciousness during or after your arrest, events can be even more frightening. You’re undoubtedly worried about how to craft a defense with your attorney if you don’t remember what happened or what you may have […]

If you’re arrested for hitting someone, you’re undoubtedly worried about what will happen and how you will defend yourself. In today’s world, it’s even possible that there’s video evidence of the incident. Between public and business surveillance cameras and everyone’s inclination to whip out a cell phone at the first hint of a conflict, it’s […]

The possibility of brain damage leading to criminal activity is an intriguing idea. The concept has long been the subject of debate in courtrooms where defense attorneys attempt to use past brain injuries as a line of defense for their clients on trial. Can brain damage actually increase your likelihood of committing a crime? Multiple […]

When families merge and create stepfamilies, it’s natural to be concerned about how everyone will get along. Most stepfamilies do well in the face of potential stressors. But stepfamilies do face a greater risk of violence than traditional families where the children are biologically related to both parents. Risk of Violence for Stepchildren The New […]