What to do When the Police Ask to Search Your Car

What to do When the Police Ask to Search Your Car

Sometimes, when you find yourself pulled over by a police officer in a routine traffic stop, the officer may request permission to let him or her search your car. The fourth amendment states that police cannot search your vehicle without your permission, unless they...
What to Do if You Have Been Arrested for Domestic Abuse

What to Do if You Have Been Arrested for Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is not only a serious crime punishable by law, but it can also have adverse effects on your social status and family life, and even affect your employment prospects. With the increased focus on safety, companies are asking about criminal backgrounds...
The Importance of a Court Reporter

The Importance of a Court Reporter

Technology is neither intuitive nor infallible. Anyone who has bickered with Siri knows this is true. Voice-to-text transcription software lacks the ability to pick up vocal tones and body language and may fail at deciphering words when two or more people speak...
Can Drug court help offenders avoid jail time?

Can Drug court help offenders avoid jail time?

After being charged and convicted of a drug crime, there are a few different sentences that you could receive. The type of sentence will usually be based on your criminal background and the nature of the crime committed. Drug classes are sometimes a recommendation...
What is House Arrest?

What is House Arrest?

House arrest, also known as home confinement, refers to a sentence wherein a Defendant is ordered by the Court to remain in their personal residence according to a curfew. They are often only permitted to leave to go to work. Below, we will answer some frequently...
Signature Forgery

Signature Forgery

When someone fakes a person’s signature without their permission, it is considered forgery. One of the most common forms of forgery is signing another person’s name to a check. It is also possible for data, objects as well as documents to be forged....
You Can Be A Drug Dealer and Not Know It – Part 2

You Can Be A Drug Dealer and Not Know It – Part 2

The issue of labeling a person as a drug dealer is up for debate. Since drug crimes present themselves in several ways, you can be a drug dealer and not know it. Moreover, a drug dealer is any person involved in the illegal selling of drugs, whether knowingly or not....