Charles H. Rollins, PC

02/25/2021

The Fifth Amendment’s double jeopardy clause prevents defendants from being put on trial more than once for the same offense. A key exception is that separate sovereigns can prosecute defendants for the same criminal acts. For example, if a person commits a single act that violates both federal and state laws, they could face trial in both federal and state courts.

02/24/2021

Typically, when you serve a period of supervised release, you must meet with your parole officer periodically, and abide by the conditions of your release. If you do not, your parole could be revoked, which means you would return to prison.

02/11/2021

If you're found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could face consequences that include losing your license, paying a fine, or serving jail time. If you've been arrested or charged with impaired driving, a criminal defense attorney can help you decide on the best course of action.

02/09/2021

Am I allowed to move if I am on probation or parole?

Before moving, a probationer or parolee must get permission from the court or their probation or parole officer, who considers the reasons for moving and whether the new location allows them to maintain supervision.

01/29/2021

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.

01/25/2021

The pandemic has pushed the criminal justice system to reimagine itself a bit, delivering cutting-edge changes that have been lifelines for incarcerated people craving contact with their families. But families of prisoners fear corrections officials will use the technology to replace in-person interactions even after the pandemic ends. https://nbcnews.to/2NqPNPD

Families of prisoners fear corrections officials will use recently adopted technology to replace in-person interactions even after the pandemic ends.

01/19/2021

Penalties for drug offenses vary - from prison time to no conviction at all. The punishment a defendant receives can depend on many factors, including the charge, the drug in question, and the quantity of drugs. A strong defense from an experienced criminal attorney can help you protect your rights and mitigate the severity of drug penalties.

01/13/2021

If you slip and fall in a store, it's important to report the accident to a manager or employee, even if you don't think you were seriously hurt. The extent of your injuries is not always apparent immediately after an accident, and reporting your fall should produce documentation that could be helpful evidence in the event that you bring a personal injury claim.

01/04/2021

Most criminal systems in the US divide their crimes into different categories according to the seriousness of the offense. Felonies are the most serious classification of crimes, and may be punishable by prison sentences of a year or longer. A misdemeanor, however, is usually a crime with a jail sentence of a year or less.

12/26/2020

In prisons around the country, COVID-19 outbreaks have followed transfers of prisoners or prison workers. Many state prison systems had reduced or limited the number of prisoners they moved due to the pandemic, but some lifted those restrictions by September, worrying families of prisoners and correctional officers who work in the prisons.

DETROIT (AP) — Families of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote location would spare it from a deadly COVID-19 outbreak. For a while, they seemed to be...

12/23/2020

Police agencies from Hawaii to New York have used drones for years, but mostly in simple, manually flown ways. But the latest drone technology is raising civil liberties concerns, especially as drones gain the power to track vehicles and people automatically.

In one Southern California city, flying drones with artificial intelligence are aiding investigations while presenting new civil rights questions.

12/23/2020

When a loved one dies due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against that party. This type of lawsuit allows them to collect monetary damages for their loved one's untimely death.

A wrongful death lawsuit may be appropriate if a loved one has died due to the negligent, reckless, or deliberate behavior of someone else.