How Does the Grand Jury Work?
The grand jury plays an important role in the criminal process, but not one that involves a finding of guilt or punishment of a party. ...
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Employer Background Checks and DUI
A DUI conviction, or even an impaired driving charge that does not end in a conviction, may negatively impact one’s career, particularly if an offender ...
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Arraignment and First Appearances
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, the judge will formally state the charges against you the first time you enter the courthouse. ...
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Fifth Amendment Rights
The Miranda warnings should be read to you any time you are arrested. A police officer or other official must, by law, tell you the ...
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Overview of Search and Seizure Laws
It is the end of the year, and the start of a new decade. Let us review the laws pertaining to search and seizure. Whenever ...
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Criminal Charges in Juvenile Court
We here at SQ Attorneys focus our practice on criminal defense, which includes the defense of juveniles in juvenile court. When children commit crimes, regardless ...
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Cannabis Oil and the Law
Cultures around the world have used cannabis for centuries. Americans are just now beginning to understand what cannabis and the chemical compounds in it do ...
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Solicitation Explained
The crime of solicitation is requesting, encouraging or demanding someone to engage in criminal conduct, with the intent to facilitate or contribute to the commission ...
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Prostitution Explained
It is called the oldest profession in the world; prostitution is known by many names, from streetwalkers and brothels, to sophisticated call-girl or escort services. ...
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Arraignment Proceedings
So you have committed a crime and now you want to know what happens next? Once a crime has been committed and the police officers ...
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