Getting a Criminal Charge Dismissed
Many cases are dismissed before a plea or trial. Learn about the common reasons why. by...
Counterfeiting Laws and Penalties
When good or services appear to originate from a legitimate source but are in fact unauthorized...
Summary Judgement: Civil and Criminal Trials
Once a criminal trial has begun but before it goes to the jury, it's possible...
How to Talk to Police When You’re Pulled Over
Learn what you should and should not do when you've been pulled over by a police...
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Assault is a crime of violence, and is defined differently from one state to another. Some...
Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in California
By Janet Gilger-VanderZanden California does not specifically protect the right to bear arms in its state...
SCRAM Bracelets: Cost and Effectiveness
by Ave Mince-Didier Alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets (also called SCRAM bracelets for “Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring”)...
Supplying Alcohol to Minors
by Mark Theoharis It's common knowledge that the legal drinking age in the United States is...
The Difference Between a Preliminary Hearing and a Trial
A "prelim" tests the prosecutor's decision to bring the case. It is not a trial. By...
