The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to own and bear arms. Unfortunately, some people abuse this right and put other people in danger. State and federal laws have been enacted that improve public protection but do not violate the...
If you are indicted and charged with a crime, the anticipated outcome is usually a “guilty” or “not guilty” verdict. However, there are instances when a mistrial might occur. If this happens, the prosecution may decide to drop the charges or prepare another trial. ...
Part of running a business involves ensuring that it is compliant with local, state and federal regulations. Unfortunately, regulatory compliance is never easy to manage. Non-compliance with the regulatory requirements happens when the organization falls short of the...
Police officers are held to certain standards when they’re acting in a professional capacity. Patrolmen must have a valid reason for pulling over a vehicle. At the bare minimum, the officer must have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. In the case of a...
If the police come to your home without a search warrant, then they have to ask for your consent to come into the house. Unless there’s something in plain view or clear evidence that a crime is in process, they need to have either your permission or a warrant....
There are few things more horrifying than being convicted for a crime you didn’t commit. Unfortunately, this does happen sometimes. During a criminal case, numerous pieces of evidence will be brought forward for consideration. DNA, CCTV footage and eyewitness...
Pretty much all criminal cases rely on evidence to resolve. If the arrest is the culmination of weeks or months of investigation, then the police may need a search warrant to access your property. However, there are times when the police may not have to wait for a...
If you open the window one morning to see a police officer rifling through your trash can, you need to understand your rights. They’re not looking for leftover food but for something that could help them prosecute you for a crime. Any evidence they find may be...
Maybe there was a burglary in your brother’s neighborhood, or maybe your buddy just moved to a rural area where they feel alone and exposed. Either way, they’d like to get a gun for protection – and that sounds wise enough to you. You’re a firm believer in the Second...
Last October, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two laws that prohibit people in New York from having what are commonly called “ghost guns” as well as the unserialized parts used to make them. These laws took effect on Feb. 25 of this year. Because ghost guns have no serial...