Olen Firm Criminal Defense Blog

The most common types of domestic violence charges include assault, battery, stalking, harassment, and violating a protective order. These charges can arise from physical harm, threats, or emotional abuse against a partner or household member. A conviction for domestic violence—especially one involving physical force—can lead to the loss of your gun rights under both state […]

The most common types of domestic violence charges include physical assault, emotional abuse, stalking, sexual assault, and violations of protective orders. Physical assault involves hitting or causing injury, while emotional abuse includes threats and intimidation. Stalking refers to repeated unwanted contact that causes fear, and sexual assault involves forced or unwanted sexual acts. Violating a […]

A criminal conviction carries serious consequences, including jail or prison time, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record that affects employment and housing opportunities. A conviction may also impact your driver’s license, firearm rights, immigration status, and child custody arrangements. Given these high stakes, you need a defense attorney with the right experience to represent […]

A criminal restraining order is a court order that prevents you from contacting or going near another person, usually after being accused of a crime like domestic violence, threats, or harassment. The judge can issue it at the time of arrest or during a court hearing if they believe the other person needs protection. If […]

A criminal restraining order can be requested against you by the alleged victim of a crime, usually through the prosecutor’s office. This often happens in cases involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or threats. Sometimes, witnesses or others connected to the case may also seek protection. Even if the victim does not want the order, the […]

Criminal assault and criminal battery are two separate charges. Assault involves intentionally causing someone to fear immediate harm, even if no physical contact occurs. Battery, on the other hand, involves actual physical contact that is harmful or offensive. Both charges can lead to serious legal consequences, including jail time and a criminal record. If you […]

Refusing a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test when suspected of driving under the influence can lead to serious legal consequences. A driver who refuses testing may face an automatic license suspension, fines, and even enhanced penalties if convicted of DUI. Prosecutors can also use the refusal as evidence in court, arguing that the driver refused […]