Knowing your constitutional rights when being pulled over If you’re pulled over by a police officer when driving, it’s important to be aware of your constitutional rights. Read on to learn more about the rights and responsibilities you have as a citizen when encountering police as a motorist. Please be aware that even if you are not a citizen, these rights apply to… Read More
I was driving someone to the ER with a suspended license and was pulled over, do I have a case? The fact is that emergencies happen all the time. People deal with the emergency quickly and might violate a law. Often, the emergency might require that the person has access to a vehicle. Perhaps, an accident happened and they need to get a friend to the ER. They are driving along the highway to the… Read More
Can Anything I Say Before Being Read My Miranda Rights Be Used Against Me in Court? If you have been taken into custody on any type of charge, you do have the right to remain silent. However, you may also feel as if cooperating with authorities may help you get a favorable outcome in your case. In the event that you do decide to talk before being read your Miranda rights,… Read More
Probable Cause It’s true that police officers are mandated and permitted to make arrests when proper evidence is submitted, in many situations concrete evidence is not as necessary for an arrest to be made, as probable cause is required. It’s important to understand the difference. Probable Cause Reasonable or probable cause for an arrest exists for an… Read More
Your Guide to Juvenile Cases Juvenile Cases = Not Adult Crimes If you are under 18 and break the law, you can be charged with a juvenile offense. The Juvenile System, including Juvenile Corrections and Juvenile Court, will handle your case. How a Juvenile Case Begins with service of a summons; or an arrest What is a Summons? A Summons… Read More
What if the Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights? It’s a series of statements as timeless as the television show Dragnet. “You have the right to remain silent,” seems to penetrate every television detective drama ever written. These are the Miranda Rights and understanding them can protect you in a tricky situation if ever under arrest. Understanding Miranda Rights The court case of “Miranda… Read More
Facts About Date Rape Drugs DATE RAPE DRUGS are sometimes used to assist in committing a sexual assault on another. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not give consensus to. Because of the effects of these drugs, victims may be physically helpless, unable to refuse sex, and unable to remember what happened. Drugs as… Read More
How to Respond to an Officer Being confronted by police officers can be scary, regardless if you’ve committed a crime or not, furthermore, being detained by multiple cops can compound the intensity. Here are some simple instructions to help you safeguard your rights when you are dealing with the police. Know Your Rights You have the right to remain silent. If… Read More
Property Crime Defense Strategies to Be Considered “I busted a mirror and got seven years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.” Steven Wright Strategy Generally, a criminal defense strategy for your case will come to light as your defense attorney learns more about the prosecutor’s plan of attack. Because each criminal prosecution is different, your defense strategy… Read More
How To Have Your Case Vacated Definition: Vacating a Conviction Generally, to vacate a conviction means to set aside the verdict, allowing it to appear as if the first trial and conviction never happened. Prosecutors have the opportunity to pursue your case again, which means you, as the defendant, may have to endure another round of the criminal trial process. Overview… Read More