Monthly Archives: July 2022
Collateral Consequences For A Conviction On Delaware Child Abuse Charges
It is no secret that Delaware law enforcement takes swift, aggressive action to pursue child abuse charges. According to the Delaware child abuse statute, you could find yourself facing a Class A Misdemeanor for causing physical injury through a single act or pattern of misconduct. The judge could order you to a year in… Read More »
Two Types Of Probation Violations In Delaware
In Delaware, there are two ways you could wind up on probation as part of resolving criminal charges. If you were convicted of an offense, a judge may place you on probation as part of your sentence either in lieu of or as a reduction of jail time. The second arrangement is probation before… Read More »
911 Call As Evidence In Delaware Domestic Violence Cases
Americans have been relying on 911 since 1968 as the standard emergency code to dial in the event of an emergency, and authorities record all communications between the caller and dispatch. When the caller is an alleged victim of domestic violence, there can be tricky civil rights issues with using transcripts of these 911… Read More »
Types Of Orders That Can Be Appealed In A Delaware Criminal Case
While every case is different, a person convicted of a crime in Delaware will almost always have grounds to appeal various orders and decisions by the trial court. To get the appellate process moving, you must file the notice of appeal and comply with other requirements listed in Delaware criminal procedure rules. Keep in… Read More »
