Edgett Law Firm | April 7, 2017 | Criminal Defense

The cultivation, manufacturing, possession, distribution, trafficking, and consumption of a variety of controlled substances are prohibited in the United States under both state and federal laws. Some of the banned drugs are heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and even marijuana. Drug charges are punishable by lengthy prison sentences, expensive fines, and a permanent mark on… read more

Edgett Law Firm | March 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Restraining orders are typically issued in cases involving domestic violence disputes and cases in which the judge feels that it is necessary to protect someone from another. These court orders are designed to prevent someone from making contact with a specified person and must remain a certain number of feet from the individual at all… read more

Edgett Law Firm | March 6, 2017 | Criminal Defense

In 2002, 21-year-old Lester Packingham had pled guilty to statutory rape after having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl he claimed he was dating. At the time, he was unaware of the victim’s year. Then seven years later after his conviction, with a clean record, Packingham joined the Facebook community. In 2010, he posted a… read more

Edgett Law Firm | February 13, 2017 | Criminal Defense

One of a parent’s worst fears is to get a call from the police station regarding their child. However, if you’ve been called by the police or your child and informed they are accused of a DWI, you need to support your child through the difficult trial to come. A criminal charge puts your child’s… read more

Edgett Law Firm | January 31, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Probable cause is a main component in any DWI investigation. Law enforcement officers are required to abide by appropriate protocol when stopping a vehicle, which includes having probable cause for the initial stop. An officer’s initial observations of a driver’s unusual behavior and suspicious driving actions are not enough to allow an arrest due to… read more

Edgett Law Firm | December 12, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Holiday parties are characterized by throngs of people intermingling, chatting, having a good time, and knocking back spirits. For some people, all of the drinks being passed around and left unattended for long periods of time are seen as opportunities for drink spiking, or putting a drug into a beverage that will later render the… read more

Edgett Law Firm | December 5, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Few people will argue with the sentiment that the holiday season can bring unparalleled levels of stress. Meeting up with friends and family can be unexpectedly difficult, and planning a party can be frustrating for the one coordinating it all. It comes as no surprise, then, that many Americans turn to drugs and alcohol to… read more

Edgett Law Firm | November 7, 2016 | Criminal Defense

In the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects us against unlawful searches and seizures. If law enforcement searches your car without a warrant, your consent, or probable cause, they are in violation of your constitutional rights. However, there are circumstances when police can search a vehicle without a warrant. When Can Police Conduct a Warrantless… read more

Edgett Law Firm | November 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense

The criminal process starts with a stop or an arrest and ends with sentencing, based on the facts and circumstances surrounding the accused crime. However, you still possess specific rights throughout the proceedings. The Stop A stop is not considered an arrest. Instead, it is an opportunity for the police officer to detain you and… read more

Edgett Law Firm | August 18, 2016 | Criminal Defense

In a world where prospective employers are looking for more than just a college degree, the pressure for students to achieve is great. Often students take full-time course schedules, attend various college organization meetings, balance fraternity and sorority obligations and even manage to fit in a part-time job. Many overworked, overscheduled and overcommitted college students… read more