Probation Violations
By Mark Theoharis When you're convicted of a crime you face potential punishments that include a fine...
Vehicular Manslaughter: Sentencing, Laws and Penalties
Vehicular manslaughter charges may be brought when someone is killed in an auto accident--even against...
Indecent Exposure: Laws & Penalties
By Clay White Indecent exposure is the intentional exposure of one’s private parts in public. Laws prohibiting...
Banning the Box: Cities, States, and Companies Bar Questions About Applicants’ Convictions
Many applicants are automatically rejected when they check the box that asks whether they have a...
What to Do and Not Do When Arrested
If you are arrested, the best thing that you can do for yourself is to keep...
Pending Criminal Charges and A Criminal Record: Effect on Employment
An explanation of how a current pending criminal charge affects your record and employment possibility when...
“Stand Your Ground”: New Trends in Self-Defense Law
"Stand your ground" played a part in the prosecution of George Zimmerman in Florida. Self defense...
The Limits of Expunging Your Criminal Record
By Janet Portman, Attorney If you’ve successfully expunged, or sealed, your criminal record, in most situations...
Raising Constitutional Issues in a DUI/Criminal Case
Evidence gathered during a DUI traffic stop can sometimes be excluded from trial, if the officers...
