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What Are Syndrome and Mental Defect Defenses in Criminal Cases?
How they have been argued and applied in federal and California courts
Understanding Oregon's Measure 110
Violations still carry penalties
Philadelphia Votes Yes To Police Reform
How do the two new measures impact residents?
The Types of Bail in Oklahoma and How to Post It
What will it cost, and how long might you stay in jail?
What to Do If You Face Charges of Rioting
Legal advice for charges related to protesting in Washington, D.C.
Is My Assault a Misdemeanor or Felony?
How Alaska laws define it, and how an attorney may be able to help
How to Fight Drug Conspiracy Charges in North Dakota
A breakdown of the four types, the penalties, and how to defend against them
How to Get a Record Expunged in Indiana
How the Indiana Second Chance Law works for criminal matters
What Can I Do to Get My License Reinstated in Ohio?
Legal advice when your driver's license has been suspended
What 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Mean in Missouri
How Senate Bill 656 affects gun owners’ carrying, usage and defending of themselves
How You Can (and Can't) Get Out of a Subpoena
Colorado courts can force you to testify
What to Do When You’re Arrested for a Crime You Didn’t Commit
The steps to take and places to turn when you’re innocent in Oregon
The Defenses and Penalties for a Probation Violation
What can you argue if you violate parole in Tennessee?
New York's Weed Laws are Lenient ... To a Point
Getting blunt about marijuana laws
Do I Have to Consent to a Police Search of My Car?
No, but Louisiana law offers officers other ways into your vehicle
How Do Mistrials Work?
In Florida, throwing out a case can happen in one motion
Can I Perform a Citizen’s Arrest in Ohio?
There can be many risks and drawbacks involved
What Does It Mean If Marijuana is Decriminalized?
It’s now a less-serious offense to possess marijuana in New York City
How Can I Legally Smoke Marijuana in California?
Residents and tourists must understand the laws to avoid arrest
What to Do If Your Child is Arrested or Charged
Diversionary options to protect a juvenile’s criminal record in Illinois
Police Can Search Your Phone in Minnesota
What the law says in regard to cellphones and your privacy rights
Is Graffiti Art or Illegal?
Minnesotans should think twice before that inspiration gets out of hand
The Ins and Outs of Disturbing the Peace in Minnesota
How to seek penalties against a neighbor or defend your rights at home
What is Required of Probation in Massachusetts?
Breaking down the laws, statutes, and ramifications
Secret Societies Must Be Lawful
In North Carolina, they are more regulated than you may think
What Do I Do If I'm Being Cyberstalked?
Attorneys' advice on putting a stop to online bullies
The Defenses for Prostitution and Solicitation in Nevada
Don’t get caught with your pants down, legally speaking
When Can You Save a Pet Locked in a Car?
And what are the consequences of doing so Oregon?
Whose Fault is a Drug-Induced Homicide?
Death caused by fentanyl can be first-degree murder in Florida
Who's to Blame for Overdose?
Opioid deaths may be prosecuted as homicide in Pennsylvania
Your DNA Goes Where You Don't
DNA transfer can erroneously link suspects to crimes
Can Your DNA Link You to Crimes You Didn’t Commit?
DNA transfer leaves our stuff on things we’ve never touched
Sentencing Hearing Primer in Minnesota
What a defendant needs to know for the conclusion of court proceedings
Texas Marijuana Possession Laws Primer
The penalties depend on how much you have and why
Yes, Texas Police Can Take Your Possessions
How civil asset forfeiture works
Your Attorney Must Keep Your Secrets … To a Point
What attorney-client privilege means, and the exceptions to it in New Jersey
What’s a Subpoena, and Why Have I Been Served?
What to know and do if you’re given a subpoena in Georgia
How to Lose Your Gun Rights in Maryland
Maryland’s laws are among the strictest in the nation
Why Did I Get a Warrant Notice in the Mail?
The Great Texas Warrant Roundup: What it is, why it exists and what you can do
What Attorney-Client Privilege Means in Kentucky
Will what I say to my lawyer stay between us?
Five Ways to Reduce Jail Time in Michigan
Ways to lessen the burden of a criminal offense and sweeten a plea deal
Criminal Risk Assessments in Colorado
Judicial use of algorithms in sentencing and bail-setting has some downsides
Challenging the Algorithm That Decides Your Fate
Many states are using computerized formulas for bail, sentencing and parole
Expunging Your Criminal Past in Minnesota
What you need to do to have a charge removed from your record
Successfully Navigating Probation in Michigan
What happens if I violate my requirements?
How Precise is DNA Evidence in a Criminal Case?
It’s not as open-and-shut as you might think
Legal Tips for Safe Injection Facilities in Philadelphia
Medical professionals and opioid users need to know the dangers
Can Police Seize My Property?
Civil forfeiture law in Minnesota
How Bail Bonds Work in Maryland
An explanation of the lender systems involved in getting out of jail
How Arraignments and Bond Hearings Work
The first steps in the criminal justice system in Michigan
Stop and Frisk in Texas: Is It Legal?
What are my rights if I’m stopped and questioned?
What If I’m Not Read My Miranda Rights?
When they are and aren’t applicable in Florida
Can I Get My Record Expunged in Massachusetts?
The process to request sealing your criminal past
The Do's and Don'ts After Being Accused of a Crime
Three New York defense attorneys weigh in
What is a Romeo and Juliet Law?
This and other sexual consent rules in New Jersey
Host with the Most … Liability
Hosting underage drinking is a bad idea in Ohio
Revenge Porn and the Law
Illinois has made it a Class 4 felony
Sexting Can Land You in Jail
Child pornography and age of consent laws in Washington
Consent is Complicated
The legal standards to determine sexual consent in Minnesota
Asking Questions About Shooting First
A New York City primer on Duty to Retreat vs. Stand Your Ground
Will I Go to Jail for a Drug Possession Charge?
The state and federal penalties you could face in West Virginia
Look Out Georgia Left-Lane Drivers!
Driving the speed limit could get you a ticket
Breaking Down the GPS Stalking Law
New York attorneys say it's not a significant advancement for victims
What You Can and Can't Do with Marijuana in Oregon
It's legal, but there are some limitations
Self-Defense and Deadly Force in Oregon
Be prepared to prove you feared for your life
How Civil Asset Forfeiture Works in Illinois
How you can lose your property even without a conviction
An Overview on Criminal Law
How a criminal charge makes its way through the courts
An Overview on Assault & Battery Law
The basics of assault and battery in criminal cases and civil cases
An Overview on Drug and Alcohol Violations Law
Federal drug scheduling and potential charges
An Overview on Sex Offenses Law
A look at types of offenses and the offender registry
An Overview on Traffic Violations Law
A look at common violations and possible consequences
An Overview on Federal Criminal Law
When does the federal government have authority to prosecute my case?
What to Know About the New Warrant Requirements for Electronic Communications
California’s new law increases privacy protections for individuals
Florida’s New GPS Law and Where It Applies
Private citizens who use GPS devices against others now face criminal prosecution and penalties
Navigating Colorado's Recreational Marijuana Laws
What is legal and what is not