Law Office Of Richard B. Huttner Criminal Defense

10/14/2026

Jail and prison are often used interchangeably, but each is distinct, and the differences are important. Both are confinement facilities, but local jails house arrested persons waiting for trial. Prisons are state or federal facilities for convicted individuals with long sentences and higher security.

10/12/2026

When faced with a criminal charge, don't think just anyone can defend your case. For example, an entertainment lawyer may not have the correct expertise to know which aspects of the law may most benefit your case. Call today.

10/09/2026

The U.S. Controlled Substances Act breaks down regulated drugs into five schedules based on their potential for addiction and abuse. Drugs that fall into schedule 1 are known as controlled substances and if you are caught possessing, distributing, selling or manufacturing them, you can be prosecuted under both federal and state law. Learn more about Schedule 1 drugs here: https://bit.ly/2xELc1q

10/07/2026

Criminal Law Terms & Definitions: Mistake of Fact.

Sometimes, a defendant can be cleared of a charge if they were mistaken about some aspect of the crime. For instance, if the defendant mistakenly grabbed a phone that they thought was theirs, it may serve as a theft defense.

10/05/2026

Did you know over 90% of criminal cases are resolved with plea deals rather than trials? You may think avoiding trial means you don't need representation, but the opposite is true. An experienced attorney can negotiate the best deal for you. Give us a call today.

10/02/2026

In an indictment, a grand jury decides whether or not someone is to be charged with a crime. This means that a suspect may still appear in court for a trial, and usually only occurs with major felonies. A regular charge is filed by a prosecutor - usually following an arrest - without need for a grand jury.

09/30/2026

Financial crimes are types of white-collar crime that deal specifically with money. Some are obvious to most while others are a bit more obscure. Here's what you should know.

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09/28/2026

A criminal record can have a ripple effect on your life. Certain restrictions on convicted felons continue long after probation is completed, such as fi****ms, travel, and in certain states, voting.

Everybody deserves a second chance - give us a call to discuss your situation.

09/25/2026

When it comes to entry, search, or seizure, law enforcement still needs to respect your right to privacy. Less a warrant or explicit consent, an officer may only perform a search given probable cause. Learn more about probable cause, here.

The 4th Amendment protects people from search and seizure without probable cause. Learn about search warrants, reasonable doubt, and more at FindLaw.

09/23/2026

Deceiving an insurance company in order to collect money to which one is not entitled is a crime in all 50 states. These instances of fraud are investigated by fraud bureaus, and those found guilty can incur a range of consequences depending on their state.