What Happens After I Am Arrested?
There are typically four ways to get out of jail after an arrest. This is called “posting bail,” and it can be done in ...
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What are the Laws Regulating Fireworks?
Fireworks are an integral part of any Fourth of July celebration, whether at home or out watching a professional pyrotechnic display. State governments generally have ...
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What Happens in Juvenile Court?
Criminal defendants who haven’t quite reached the age of majority go through a different criminal justice system than the one most people are familiar with. ...
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Should I Take the Breathalyzer ?
Should you take a Breathalyzer or not? This can be a difficult question to consider when being questioned by a police officer. The law of ...
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Civilian DUI v. Military DUI?
If you’re facing a civilian or military DUI, the charges could impact both worlds. When a service member is charged with a DUI on a ...
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Can a “Mall Cop” Arrest Me?
We have all seen security guards patrolling malls who are some times referred to as “mall cops.” Have you ever wondered what exactly are the ...
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What is Boating Under the Influence?
Every state has driving under the influence (DUI) laws that were enacted to help keep drivers, passengers, and the community safe. But did you know ...
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When Do You Have To Register As a Sex Offender?
In Washington, child pornography prosecutions are divided into two categories: possession and viewing. What does that mean? Basically, if you are knowingly in possession of ...
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When are Trained Dogs Used by Law Enforcement ?
Trained drug sniffing dogs are often times used by law enforcement in the United States to alert police officers to the presence of illegal drugs ...
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How Can I Challenge the Breathalyzer?
In many states around the United States, “per se” DUI laws establish a legal presumption that a driver was intoxicated if he or she had ...
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