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Birrell Law Firm Blog
May 24, 2022
Proof of a fire and evidence that the fire was started by a criminal act are the two most important components in proving arson. The accused must have intended to set fire to a structure. In the absence of a formal definition of arson, the act must be intentional rather […]
March 3, 2021
It is a very serious matter to be accused of any federal offense, so when searching for a federal criminal defense attorney to hire to defend you effectively against the charges, keep in mind that not every attorney is the same. If federal authorities have arrested you or you have […]
March 3, 2021
If you are being charged as a result of an offense you committed, there are few things that you should be aware of. For instance, you should be aware of various types of criminal lawyers and what their job entails. More often than not, it is not necessary to get […]
March 3, 2021
A criminal justice lawyer is an lawyer who has been trained to work within the United States criminal justice system. Lawyers are responsible for representing either a criminal defendant or the state throughout the whole criminal trial. Within the criminal justice system, criminal justice attorneys play an essential role. Generally […]
March 3, 2021
The system of criminal justice is made up of a trio of different institutions. Collectively, they process a case, starting with its inception, moving through a trial phase, and concluding with punishment. Cases start when law enforcement officers investigate specific crimes, collecting evidence that can be used in the identification […]
March 3, 2021
Criminal lawyers, also referred to as public defenders and criminal defense attorneys, work to defend entities, organizations, and individuals who have been charged with crimes. Criminal attorneys handle a wide range of different types of criminal cases, which range from fraud, embezzlement, theft, and DUIs to drug crimes, violent crimes, […]
March 3, 2021
Inside the complicated world of the criminal justice system, defense attorneys serve many roles to the defendant, including protector, guide, and confidant. Defense attorneys usually fall into one of two groups. The first is court-appointed attorneys that the government pays for, and the second is private attorneys the defendant pays […]
March 3, 2021
If you are dealing with a legal situation that could send you to prison, it is crucial to find a reputable criminal defense attorney who can adequately represent you. Each criminal case is unique. One of the first things your attorney will do is learn more about your situation to […]
March 1, 2021
You discover you are currently under federal criminal investigation. You might have been indicted already and have federal criminal charges that you are faced with. How can you find the right federal criminal defense attorney to represent you? You obviously need to have a criminal defense attorney to help you. […]