What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the...
Growing up, we’re all taught how to behave at home, in school, around friends, and with strangers. But we’re never exactly taught how to behave in court - as a defendant. We’re not expected to ever be in this position, that’s why. And while we...
Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies are the three classifications of law violations. The type of crime and the resulting punishment differentiate the three from each other.Infractions are petty offenses that are punishable by fines, seldom ever jail time. The most common infractions are driving and traffic...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that law enforcement officers cannot search your home or person without a warrant, unless they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.However, there are some...