Being convicted of a crime places you in a difficult position. There are some cases where you might not be sentenced to spend time in jail or prison. Instead, you could be given probation. A sentence of probation means that you can remain free in the community while...
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Month: May 2017
Determine the objective of your drug charge defense strategy
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | May 19, 2017 | Drug Charges
The type of drug charge you are facing has an impact on the way you handle your defense. More serious drug crimes might contain more elements that you need to address.The fact is that no matter how minor or serious the charges are, you need to work hard on your...
Know how the controlled substance schedules can impact a case
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | May 12, 2017 | Drug Charges
Many prescription drugs and illicit substances are considered controlled substances. The federal government has classified controlled substances into five schedules based on how addictive they are and what kinds of medical uses they have.Substances that are in...
Domestic violence charges won’t magically disappear
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | May 5, 2017 | Domestic Violence
We recently discussed some of the harsh penalties that you might face for domestic violence charges. If you recall, you can face up to life in prison for a rape conviction that is related to domestic violence. While this might seem harsh, it is proof that you need to...