The nation’s response to COVID-19 public health concerns has been proven to help reduce the danger of becoming sick, yet stay-home orders are causing an increase in domestic violence accusations across the nation. With hundreds of thousands of people being confined under the same roof for an indefinite period of time, there are more opportunities for perceived domestic violence occurrences…
Making the Tough Times a Little Easier COVID-19 has impacts across the world: Health, schools, jobs and justice systems, to name some, are taking a hard hit. While the nation’s economy is suffering, people are unable to afford the costs and fees associated with everyday living. The situation is especially tough for those who are in contact with the law…
When someone commits a homicide, the unlawful killing of another person, it can be categorized as either murder or manslaughter. However, distinguishing between the two can be tricky, and somewhat subjective. The way a crime is typified may depend on the intentions of the defendant, their behavior, or whether or not they were provoked. If you are facing charges of…
When a person is arrested, they are given certain rights by the 6th amendment of the Bill of Rights. This can be broken down into five parts which protect the accused. These rights are partially laid out in the Miranda Rights given by an arresting officer but will be fully explained here. The first right is to a prompt criminal trial.…
The Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski is a top-rated San Antonio criminal defense firm with over a decade of experience representing the rights of the criminally accused. Attorney Chelkowski has earned an outstanding reputation in the legal community for her history of obtaining “not guilty” verdicts and case dismissals. As a 10.0 Superb rated lawyer on Avvo and being named one of the “Best…
If you or a loved one has been arrested, it is essential that you understand your rights when interacting with the police. The Law office of Kerrisa Chelkowski has put together a list of what not to do if you’re arrested. Don’t Run from the Police If you’re in trouble with the law, it is imperative you do not run away from…
If you should be taken into custody by a police officer, you have the right to know what charges are being filed against you and all of the potential penalties of those charges. You have the right to a lawyer, whether it is one that you hire or one that is appointed to you if you cannot afford one on…
In late June, federal authorities uncovered a large drug ring that was allegedly moving large amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin throughout San Antonio, according to MySanAntonio.com. Local and state officers, federal marshals and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents spread themselves out through Gonzales County in an effort to arrest at least 10 people who had been listed in a federal indictment.…
In the past ten years we have seen great advances and a powerful criminal justice tool: deoxyribonucleic acid, otherwise known as DNA. DNA is being used by law enforcement to identify criminals with indisputable accuracy in cases where biological evidence exists. But, DNA can also be used to clear suspects and exonerate individuals who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes…
The preliminary DWI hearing is not where you will be formally charged with anything; that occurs in the DWI arraignment. During the preliminary hearing, there is a chance that some or all of your DWI charges could be dismissed; however, you need a solid defense in order to do so. During this hearing, the prosecution will most likely be aggressive in nature, especially…