Criminal Law Process

Crimes Can Be Misdemeanors or Felon...

Criminal offenses are grouped into two categories. A misdemeanor is a lesser offense, such as shoplifting, harassment, or driving while intoxicated. A felony .... Read more

Probation and Parole

Probation and parole after a criminal conviction are two different things. Probation means that you don't have to go to prison at all - although you're still .... Read more

What to Expect from the Criminal Pr...

Although criminal law procedures vary by state, the basic process is generally the same no matter where you are arrested. The primary objective of the crimina.... Read more

Criminal Law Process

Domestic Violence and Marital Rape

If someone in your family or household is abusing your body or your mind, you are a victim of domestic violence. Victims and abusers come from both genders and all age groups. Marital rape is a form o... Read more

When Is a Prisoner Released to a Halfway House?

Towards the end of their sentences, inmates and parolees can be sent to halfway houses. These are also called community corrections centers or residential reentry centers. Halfway houses are supposed ... Read more

When Can the Police Search My Car?

For police to legally search your car, a number of circumstances must be met. Because it is mobile and comparatively easy to dispose of, a car has fewer protections against search than a home. Your pe... Read more

How Can I Protect an Animal from Abuse?

It is no secret that Americans love their pet cats and dogs. In fact, 62 percent of U.S. households have one or more pets. Often, these pets are treated like valued members of the family. Sometimes, h... Read more

What You Need to Know About DUI Arrests

You’re driving along, when you see those dreaded flashing lights in your rear view mirror. Perhaps you’re stone-cold sober. Perhaps you’ve had a few drinks. Perhaps you’ve even had a few too many. In ... Read more

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