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When Is It Legal To Use Force Against A Police Officer?

April 21, 2021/in Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Historically, a suspect had the right to resist an unlawful arrest by a police officer so long as the force applied was proportional to the threat presented.

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Should I Just Get A Public Defender?

February 4, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Law Blog, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

If you were recently arrested or even arraigned, the decision of whether to keep your public defender or retain private counsel is the most important choice you will make going forward – regardless of whether your ultimate goal is to prove your innocence at trial, or negotiate a plea deal in advance.

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What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

February 4, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Attorney-Client Privilege – There are certain classes of individuals with whom a client has the ability to have privileged communications with.

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How Do the Free Criminal Defense Consultations Work?

February 3, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

At the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten, for all criminal cases, the first consultation is always free.

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At What Point Do I Need to See a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

January 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

The biggest mistake defendants make is waiting too long to contact a criminal defense lawyer.

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Who Does Chris Van Vechten Represent?

April 29, 2015/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Chris Van Vechten

The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten serves clients who represent every cross-section of our community & strives to provide a powerful and personalized defense.

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