Are Camera Tickets Constitutional?
There is an ongoing debate over the growing practice of cities using red light traffic cameras to earn revenue. These infractions allow law enforcement to ...
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Is Flashing a Gun Self-Defense or Brandishing?
One may assume that pulling a gun out in a situation where they are defending themselves is permitted. The reality is., self‑defense is a limited ...
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What Are “Per Se” DUI Laws?
Impaired driving is a dangerous and unfortunately, an all too common crime. It’s also preventable. Whether you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, getting ...
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What Do I Do If ICE Comes For Me?
In the United States, citizens are not required by any federal law to provide documentation of their immigration status during an encounter with Immigration and ...
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Can I Get Criminally Charged For Not Using a Car Seat?
Any parent driving with a small child in the back seat has wondered, and often been concerned about the safety of their child and comfort ...
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What If I Cannot Afford a Lawyer?
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the help of an lawyer to ALL individuals who have been charged with a crime. This means that, even if you ...
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Will My “Mugshot” Become Public?
A “booking photo” is taken when someone is booked into custody after an arrest. These photos are created and stored by law enforcement agencies as ...
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What Happens If I Die Before My Traffic Court Hearing?
Traffic offenses are usually considered to be minor crimes, but they can get serious if you get a lot of them, or if you choose ...
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What Should I Do If I Hit a Parked Vehicle?
Car accidents can happen anywhere and it can happen at any moment. A car accident can involve a collision between two moving vehicles or a ...
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Under The Law, What Is Animal Cruelty?
Recently in North Carolina, a woman was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after she allegedly let her dog die of starvation. The dog ...
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