The Details of Probation in the Criminal Justice System
How does probation work? Probation is a figurative leash that the criminal justice system puts on...
John McAfee Avoids Questions of Neighbor’s Murder, Back in the U.S.
American technology pioneer, John McAfee, 67, most known for his anti-virus software, is back in...
A Prosecutor’s Failure to Prove Guilt
A prosecutor's inability to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is the most frequently used defense...
Juvenile Delinquency Case Procedures and Lingo
CASE EXAMPLE: Officer George Wallace sees Ricky Bell, who appears to be a teenage boy, shopping at the...
Possible & Alternative Sentences for Drunk Driving in California
What sentences are typically handed down for violating DUI laws? DUI sentences vary greatly depending on...
California Medical Marijuana
SUMMARY: Fifty-six percent of voters approved Proposition 215 on November 5, 1996. The law took effect...
Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense?
Criminal defendants might represent themselves in a few situations. There are many reasons why some criminal...
FAQ Sentencing
1) Who determines what punishment a convicted defendant receives? Judges, not juries, almost always determine...
FAQ Search and Seizure
1)When is a police investigation considered a search? A police investigation constitutes a search if it...
