Author: Blanchard Law

Even for people who suffer from severe mental illness, being found incompetent to stand trial is something that happens very rarely in the criminal justice system. The standard for being incompetent to stand trial isn’t simply that you suffer from a mental illness, and it is very difficult to meet...

We receive lots of calls from people who are unhappy with their current lawyer, and are looking to make a change. Sometimes, that means that they really need to make a change. But sometimes, the relationship can be repaired. Read on to help yourself figure out which way you need to go. The problems:...

If you were charged with a crime, the prosecutor may offer you a plea bargain in exchange for you pleading guilty. A plea deal may sound like a good deal at first. You can get your case over quicker and move on with your life and avoid the expenses of going to trial. However, you […]...

While there is not necessarily a link between being on the autism spectrum and likelihood to commit a crime, people who are on the spectrum do get arrested and charged with crimes. Depending on the person, someone on the autism spectrum can struggle to appropriately respond to or control strong emot...

If you have been charged with drug possession, there are a few important things that you should know. Particularly if it is your drug possession charge, make sure you take the time to understand the crime of which you are being accused, what will happen as your case progresses, and what the potentia...