If you believe a person has committed a crime against you, the accused will not necessarily be immediately arrested and charged. Unlike what you may have see on TV, the decision to “press charges” doesn’t rest with the victim; it rests with the prosecutor.
It is common for law enforcement agencies to experience an uptick in crime during the summer months. Some city departments deploy extra officers when the weather warms up and crime rates rise.
Both drug possession and drug trafficking charges start with someone arrested for having drugs in their possession. However, the similarities end there. Since defendants and their families often get confused on the differences between drug possession and drug trafficking (also known as intent to deliver) here is some useful information to learn.
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you probably want to know what to expect from the court process. How does it work? What’s the procedure? How long do cases take to resolve?
