Nearly 30% of American adults have a criminal record. Being arrested and detained by members of law enforcement can be a very scary experience. Allowing the stress and worry of this situation to lead to bad decision-making can have long-term negative consequences....
What do people turn to criminal defense lawyers for? Or what about immigration law? What applies there? In many of the practice areas that we specialize in, the goal is to protect the individual from unfair or excessive prosecution in its many forms. Let’s start...
There are over 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States annually. Most people fail to realize just how traumatic being arrested and thrown in the back of a police car can be. If you find yourself on the losing end of a drug charge, then your main goal needs to be...
Going out for a few drinks with friends is a great way to blow off steam. Once you are finished with these drinks, the last thing you need to do is jump behind the wheel of a car. Most people understand the dangers of driving under the influence, yet many people still...
Since Jonathan Mendoza opened Empire Law, Inc. over half a decade ago, he’s seen the legal system try to help reform and protect the local community from crime. However, he’s also seen many people fall into the trap of probation laws that seem to envelop them into the...
One thing that is always consistent in the legal field is change. There are always new laws to abide by — some that may work in a criminal defense’s favor and some that may work against it. When faced with a difficult criminal case, it’s always best to rely on a...
