Legal articles focusing on Criminal Law |
| Speaking Up for the Right to Remain Silent |
| An April 2009 US Supreme Court ruling means that a person charged with a federal crime can't be held and questioned for more than six hours without being brought before a federal Magistrate Judge. The result? Local law enforcement may be cautious and bring suspects before a judge sooner. |
| Criminal Law: Expungement FAQ |
| What is expungement? What can be expunged? Are juvenile records expunged? Who can get their court records expunged? Can an expungment be denied? If my record is expunged, do I have to ever acknowledge the case again? Can previously sealed records ever be unsealed? Are records ever "automati |
| Restraining Orders |
| Do you feel like you're a victim of domestic abuse, harassment or stalking? Perhaps a restraining order would help diffuse the situation. |
| Crime and Criminal Law Basics |
| Criminal law is all about what you can't do. Find out more about the foundations of our system. |
| Criminal Law: Sentencing, Parole & Probation FAQ |
| What is a presentence report? Who sets a sentence and how is it determined? What's the point of a suspended sentence? Does community service or probation still go on your permanent record? Is there any difference between being sent to jail or prison? What's the difference between pa |