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How To Choose the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for You
Some tips for narrowing your search
What Are the Different Types of Criminal Defense Attorneys?
Learning the differences is vital
What Is The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law?
Some key distinctions to build your knowledge
How To Pay For a Criminal Defense Attorney
Navigating the costs of an experienced attorney
When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Knowing when the time is right
Private Gun Sales: Are They Legal?
Going through the proper channels
Driving Barefoot: Is It Legal?
"Will this get me in trouble?"
Lying About Your Age Online and on Social Media: Is It Legal?
Stay safe and on the right side of the law online
Can New York Police Search My Car?
Your rights during a traffic stop
When Must You Talk to Police and When Should They Have a Warrant?
We ask an Idaho criminal defense attorney for advice
When Should You Plead the Fifth in Kansas?
And when to ask a criminal defense lawyer for advice
If There Wasn't Probable Cause or a Warrant, Will I Go Free?
What Kansas law says about evidentiary searches in a criminal case
A Look at Criminal Record Expungement in Indiana
And reasons why to consider erasing criminal history
Exploring Criminal Record Expungement
How and why an Illinois resident can get their criminal charges expunged or sealed
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 in DC
Legal advice for charges related to protesting in Washington, D.C.
Is My Assault a Misdemeanor or Felony in Alaska?
How state laws define it, and how an attorney may be able to help
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
Penalties for Probation Violation in Tennessee
And what can you argue in your defense if you violate parole?
Do I Have to Consent to a Police Search of My Car in Louisiana?
No, but state law offers police 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 to Do If Your Child is Arrested or Charged in Illinois
Diversionary options to protect a juvenile’s criminal record
Police Can Search Your Phone in Minnesota
What the law says in regard to cellphones and your privacy rights
In Minnesota 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
The Heavy Legal Regulations of University Secret Societies
In North Carolina, skull and bones groups are more regulated than you may think
What Do I Do If I'm Being Cyberstalked in Florida?
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?
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 happens even when we don't touch it, California defense attorney says
Sentencing Hearing Primer in Minnesota
What a defendant needs to know for the conclusion of court proceedings
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 for gun owners in the nation
Why Did I Get an Arrest 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
The attorney-client relationship consists of confidential communications
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
The Algorithm That Decides Your Fate in the Criminal Justice System
Florida, and other states, use computerized formulas for bail, sentencing and parole
What You Need to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Minnesota
How to erase a criminal history and improve background checks
Successfully Navigating Probation in Michigan
What happens if I violate the terms of probation?
How Precise is DNA Evidence in a Criminal Case?
A Maryland criminal defense attorney says 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 Law Enforcement Seize My Property in Minnesota?
Civil forfeiture law in Minnesota
How Bail Bonds Work in Maryland
Explaining the lender systems for posting bail and getting out of jail
How Arraignments and Bond Hearings Work in Michigan
The first steps in the criminal justice system in Michigan
Stop and Frisk in Texas: Is It Legal?
What are my constitutional rights if I’m stopped and questioned?
What If I’m Not Read My Miranda Rights in Florida?
When the Miranda warning is and isn't applicable in Florida
Can I Get My Record Expunged in Massachusetts?
The process to request erasing your criminal past
The Do's and Don'ts After Being Accused of a Crime
Three New York defense lawyers weigh in
What is a Romeo and Juliet Law?
This and other sexual consent rules in New Jersey
Revenge Porn and Illinois Law
The state has made it a Class 4 felony
Sexting Can Land You in Jail
Child pornography and age of consent laws in Washington
The legal standards to determine sexual consent in Minnesota
Legal consent can be complicated
Asking Questions About Standing Your Ground in New York
A New York City primer on Duty to Retreat vs. Stand Your Ground
Look Out Georgia Left-Lane Drivers!
Driving the speed limit could get you a ticket
Breaking Down New York's GPS Stalking Law
New York attorneys say the state law is not a significant advancement for victims
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 private 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 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
What you should know when facing a federal charge
What to Know About California's Warrant Requirements for Electronic Communications
California’s new law increases privacy protections for individuals
Florida’s New GPS Tracking Law and Where It Applies
Private citizens who use GPS devices against others now face criminal prosecution and penalties