Limits to How Much Bail the Judge Can Require
Bail should not be used to punish a defendant, or raise money for the state. Its...
Violating Conditions of O.R.
Failing to abide by the conditions of your OR release can land you in jail. A...
Mug Shot Websites
Numerous websites post mug shots and then charge for removing them. Creative solutions are arising to...
Getting Information About and Helping Booked Arrestees
Sometimes, a local bail bondsman may have the most up-to-date information. Booked arrestees with health issues...
Miranda Rights: Cutting Off Police Questioning
The U.S. Supreme Court says suspects have to be clear about their desires. By Micah Schwartzbach,...
Demanding Identification from People on the Street
"Stop and identify" laws may enable police to demand identification. Using loitering laws for the same...
Guidelines for Talking to the Police
By Paul Bergman The golden rule of criminal defense is that suspects who think that they...
When to Answer a Police Officer’s Questions
Sometimes it's to your advantage to speak voluntarily with the police -- sometimes, not. By Sara...
The Death Penalty and the Right to Self-Representation
Is it the defendant's right to throw in the towel when capital punishment is on the...
