by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Oct 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
People generally have a right to privacy in their own homes. They have protection from unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment. Their ownership or tenancy extends them the right to use the property as they see fit as long as their actions don’t violate...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jul 3, 2025 | Domestic Violence
You’ve been arrested after a domestic violence allegation. The process moves fast and can feel disorienting. Before you have time to gather your thoughts, you’re told there will be a magistrate hearing. It’s not a trial. It’s an early step that can shape what happens...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jun 6, 2025 | DWI
Many people automatically group drunk driving offenses into two categories. They recognize that those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they caused crashes have harmed others. They expect those people to face significant criminal...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | May 8, 2025 | Drug Crimes
Drug charges can be truly different from one case to the next. The criminal record of the defendant, the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved then all influence the charges a defendant faces and the penalties that the courts might impose. Occasionally, even...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Apr 16, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Sometimes, victims of domestic violence report matters to the police out of fear for their safety. However, many domestic violence reports begin with concerned outside parties. Neighbors, family members or total strangers may reach out to local law enforcement because...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Apr 11, 2025 | DWI
An allegation of drunk driving typically has some evidence behind it, such as a breathalyzer test or blood test. “Drugged driving,” charges – driving while intoxicated with a drug or other controlled substance – can also come with a positive test, too. But since drugs...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Feb 10, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Being found guilty of causing a car crash that results in someone’s death can result in significant consequences. If a driver who caused a crash is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, the offense at issue is likely intoxication...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Jan 13, 2025 | Assault
Violent criminal charges carry some of the most significant penalties. They also come with a degree of social stigma. Individuals who have a criminal record related to violent charges often have difficulty securing opportunities. Assault may not be as serious of an...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Dec 13, 2024 | Drug Crimes
Controlled substance laws exist to protect the public from the potential harm associated with different medications. Some medications are dangerous when used at the same time as other drugs. Other medications can be very effective but may prove habit-forming or...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Nov 12, 2024 | DWI
Most criminal consequences are progressive. First-time offenders receive more lenient sentencing in most cases than those with a repeat history of committing the same crime. Drivers accused of a first driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense might assume that a judge...
