Getting Tricked Into Giving Consent to a Police Search
Your consent to search must be freely given. A police officer's fraud or deceit will often...
Illegal Dumping: Laws & Penalties
by Clay White Illegal dumping has become an increasingly large problem throughout the United States. Offenders...
Sex Offense Appeals
By Ave Mince-Didier People who are convicted of crimes, including sex crimes, may want to appeal...
House Arrest & How To Request It
What is House Arrest? House arrest involves being confined to your primary residence rather than going...
Falsely Accused of a Crime
If you're being investigated for or charged with a crime you did not commit, you...
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Evidence derived from illegal police actions is generally inadmissible. You might know that evidence the...
Your Right to Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case
You must be legally "competent" before a judge will allow you to represent yourself in a...
The Hallmarks of a Criminal Case
By Paul Bergman J.D., UCLA Law School Professor A criminal case takes place when the government seeks to...
Police Brutality
Police brutality affects not only its immediate victims, but can undermine the community's trust in its...
