The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq

10/21/2024

11/29/2022

Considering factors such as a defense lawyer’s experience, practice areas, and availability can help as you are deciding on legal representation for your criminal case. Visit our blog to read more.

09/29/2022

Anything you post on social media could be used against you in a criminal case. Refrain from leaving updates, comments, or messages if you’ve been accused of a crime. Visit our blog to read more.

03/24/2022

Whether your criminal matter is heard in court will depend on your situation. Only about 10% of criminal cases go to trial. The other 90% or so are settled through plea deals with the prosecutor. Visit our blog to read more:

Although your criminal case can go to trial, the matter may be resolved by negotiating a plea deal with the prosecution. Read our blog for more.

02/07/2022

One of the purposes of the criminal justice system is to preserve law and order by facilitating a fair process for all and preventing undue restrictions of a person's liberties. Visit our blog to learn more.

The U.S. criminal justice system is composed of the police, the courts, and the corrections. Each operates independently yet collectively to serve an underlying purpose of ensuring fairness for those accused of crimes. Read our blog to learn more.

11/02/2021

We have been named to Expertise.com’s 2021 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Providence list! Read our blog for more about the honor.

10/22/2021

'Beyond a reasonable doubt' is the highest standard of proof in a legal matter. In a criminal case, the prosecutor must convince a judge or jury that the accused committed the crime and no other reasonable explanation exists. Visit our blog to read more:

In a criminal case, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. That means the trier of fact must be virtually certain that the accused committed the alleged offense. Read our blog for more.

10/06/2021

Is providing a passcode or biometric data to unlock your phone protected under the Fifth Amendment? Courts across the country have been grappling with this question and whether individuals can be forced to unlock their devices. Visit our blog for more:

Recently, courts across the country have been grappling with the question of whether compelling someone to unlock their phone is a violation of constitutional rights. Read our blog for more.

08/16/2021

A defendant in a criminal case can seek an appeal when they believe that a legal error occurred at trial that affected the outcome. Appellate court justices will review the original court record and written briefs to determine whether the conviction should be reversed or other remedies ordered. Check out our blog for more:

A criminal conviction isn't necessarily the end of a case. If a legal error occurred at trial affecting the outcome, the defendant could seek an appeal to have a higher court reconsider the verdict. Read more on our blog.

06/01/2021

The presumption of innocence provides that a person accused of a crime is considered not to have engaged in the alleged conduct. They can only be convicted if a prosecutor proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Visit our blog to read more:

In a criminal case, the defendant is presumed to be innocent. The prosecutor works to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Read more on our blog.