You love your home so much. And you love your privacy too. As such, it goes without saying that you wouldn’t appreciate someone invading your privacy without your approval, let alone in search of evidence that they can use against you in a court of law. However, if...
Discovering that someone who claims to be an eyewitness is going to testify against you could provoke fear and confusion. You might think it guarantees a conviction. You might also wonder how they could have seen you somewhere if you weren’t actually there....
People who are facing criminal charges may want to get their cases resolved as quickly as possible. For some, the possibility of a plea deal may seem tempting, but they must ensure they fully understand what they’re agreeing to before they accept a deal. One of the...
If you are facing charges of criminal wrongdoing, you may have heard that these charges are so-called wobblers. “If that’s the case,” you may be wondering, “why am I at risk of being convicted of a felony?” Understanding what a wobbler is, why you’ve been charged...
Protecting the environment is crucial. With a clean environment, the rates of diseases lower due to improved air quality, clean water supply and habitat conservation. The Environmental Protection Agency provides adequate information to help you protect your community....
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....