Legal Defenses To The Charge Of Larceny

Have you recently been charged with larceny? If so, you should know that you may have several legal defenses at your disposal to help have the charges against you dismissed. Below you will learn more about these legal defenses and how they may apply to the facts in your case. What You Need To Know About Larceny Larceny is an all-inclusive charge. What this means is that the prosecution must prove that your actions meet every one of the criteria described in the definition of larceny in order for you to be convicted. Read More 

What Can You Do If Facing A Police Lineup?

One piece of evidence that you and your criminal attorney from a firm like The Law Office of Gregory J. Hermiller, LLC might come up against is an eyewitness identification. When a person says that you are the person he or she witnessed committing a crime, it can be hard to dispute that. It is not impossible though. During and after a lineup, your lawyer can take action to help ensure that your rights are respected when it comes to the identification. Read More 

When Should You NOT Request A Speedy Trial?

If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, you probably want to be able to put the entire ordeal behind you as quickly as possible. Under your state's criminal code, you have the right to request a quick and speedy trial -- ensuring that your case will be resolved in a timely manner. However, in some circumstances, a speedy trial may actually harm you. Read on to learn more about the situations in which you should (and shouldn't) request a speedy trial. Read More