List of Disclosed DUI Checkpoints – Labor Day Weekend
DUI/DWI checkpoints must be disclosed by the agency conducting the enforcement. The checkpoints are usually disclosed...
The 7 Stages of Criminal Procedure: Pt. 2, ARRAIGNMENT
The arraignment is often the first court appearance in a criminal case, and must be held...
The 7 Stages of Criminal Procedure: Pt. 3, PRELIMINARY HEARING
Shortly after charges have officially been filed, and only in felony cases in California, Preliminary hearings...
The 7 Stages of Criminal Procedure: Pt. 1, BAIL
Bail is a payment made to the court allowing a defendant to be released from custody,...
DUI’s or other criminal convictions may prevent your travel to Canada
Generally speaking citizens and permanent residents of the US (Green Card holders) do not require...
Grand Juries – Role, Duties in Criminal Justice System
Grand juries differ from trial juries in that they meet in secret proceedings and they don't...
What is Hearsay?
Hearsay is a statement or some conduct that is similar to a statement or assertion that...
What is a Hate Crime?
One commits a hate crime when he or she commits a crime against an individual or...
What is an Arrest Warrant? Police may search for Drugs or Guns.
A search warrant is a document, or an ORDER signed by a judge, which gives police...
