Facing False Accusations— Now What? Here’s what You Need to Know About Handling the Situation
Facing false accusations can be emotionally harrowing and disorienting. It can also profoundly disruptive to your life, job, and relationships. Facing defamation affects every aspect of your life. When pulled into a legal dispute and falsely accused, the world starts spinning very quickly. While it may be tempting to swing back, defend oneself publicly, or […]
Common Reasons Why People Have Violated Probation
If you ask anyone here at the Aranda Law Firm, they’ll probably tell you that violating your probation is a terrible decision. Probation is a sign of trust, and violating that trust can lead to financial and disciplinary consequences. Sometimes, violating probation is a complete accident, but other times, it’s a bad choice. A terrible, […]
Expunction of Records: How This Relates to Juvenile Offenses
We all know that youth can be a chaotic time. Many young adults often find themselves in high-risk situations and with a lack of concern for their own safety, that of others, and a propensity for bad decision-making and lack of foresight. Science itself indicates that the teenage brain is actually structured differently, which can […]
The Importance of Confidentiality with a Criminal Defense Attorney
When you are represented by a criminal defense attorney, it is their duty to keep your information private and confidential. You do not want anyone to know about the information that you share with your attorney. Fortunately, there are rules of confidentiality which ensure anything you tell your lawyer must remain private. The Aranda Law […]
How to Know if You Have a Personal Injury Case
A personal injury attorney can help you to determine if you have a case after an accident. Tort laws determine when you have a personal injury claim. You need to prove specific elements of a case to successfully be able to recover compensation. Aranda Law Firm has helped many clients in El Paso evaluate their […]
Are Most Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Reckless Drivers?
Motorcycle crashes have lots of different causes, which is when a motorcycle accident attorney should be consulted after you are involved in such an accident. Motorcycle drivers are a much smaller vehicle to share the road with, which is why drivers often do not see them. When drivers are unreasonably careless or violate any traffic […]
What to Do After Suffering a Dog Bite
When you suffer a dog bite from an animal other than those you might own, there are two things to do immediately- get medical attention, then get the number of a good dog bite attorney. The dog could have rabies or could otherwise carry diseases that could be life threatening to you. Getting medical […]
How to Appeal for an Expunction of Records
Expunction of records refers to the process wherein a person, under certain circumstances, can petition the court to have their arrest record, charged crime or even certain convictions erased. When your records are expunged, there is no history of the alleged criminal acts which you were accused of committing. Your record is clear of any […]
When to Call a Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
You should call a drunk driving accident attorney as soon as you have been involved in a collision while driving under the influence. A defendant who has been accused of causing a DWI accident can face very substantial charges, which could result in a long jail sentence and multiple fines. You need to do everything […]
Why are Federal Drug Charges are Different?
Federal drug charges can be different from state level drug charges for many different reasons. One of the biggest things that a defendant who has been charged with a drug crime needs to be aware of is that a federal charge can usually result in a much longer prison sentence. Further, if you are convicted, […]
