Can I Get Arrested By a Park Ranger?
Every year people in federal and state parks end up getting arrested because they don’t realize that park rangers, or park police, are law enforcement ...
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What Happens in a Criminal Proceeding?
The first step in criminal proceedings typically is the arraignment. This is a quick initial appearance in front of a judge where a defendant is ...
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Should a Defendant Testify in a Trial?
Criminal defense attorneys have plenty of strategic and legal reasons for advising their clients not to testify on their own behalf. Here are some reasons ...
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What is an Arrest?
An arrest is the formal exercise of police restraint over a person until they are officially released. If a police officer sees someone commit a ...
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Do I Have to Disclose that My Record has Been Expunged?
When a criminal record has been expunged or vacated, in most situations, a person does not have to disclose their previous record in situations like ...
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Why Was I in Jail Before My Trial?
Even though a person accused of a crime may have been arrest, it does not mean a crime has been committed. Each defendant is innocent ...
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What Happens After I Am Arrested?
In the United States, upon an arrest and filing of criminal charges, each and every defendant is deemed innocent until proven guilty. The majority of ...
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What Is A Drug Crime?
Drug crimes exist in both federal and state laws in each and every state. State and local prosecutors file most drug cases. Federal drug charges ...
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What Are the New Changes in the Marijuana Laws?
The Biden Administration recently announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the ...
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Can I Appeal My Plea Bargain?
The majority of criminal cases are resolved short of trial due to a plea bargain. When entering a guilty or no contest plea, you effectively ...
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