Can you sue the police if they stop you from recording them?
You may be able to sue, but you won’t necessarily win. If an officer unlawfully arrests...
What Are Extenuating Circumstances?
A crime may be charged as a lesser offense, or a sentence may be light,...
Searching Your Home After an Arrest
When you're arrested in your home, a limited search by the police is permissible. Police may...
What Are Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions?
by Paul Bergman J.D., UCLA Law School Professor The seriousness of a charge depends on whether it’s a...
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...
