Criminal

Police Can't make Arrests Outside their Jurisdiction

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Michael C. Rosenblat

Police Can’t make Arrests Outside their Jurisdiction In People v. Contreras, 2011 Il App (2d) 100930, the appellate court held that the defendant’s arrest by Chicago Police Officers in Will County for a crime that occurred in DuPage County was improper as the police officers lacked authority to execute an extrajudicial arrest of defendant.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Frequently Asked Questions about Maine Drunk Driving

Monday, January 30, 2012 by John Paul "JP" DeGrinney

Answers to frequently asked questions about Maine OUI/DUI and other drunk driving offenses.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

When Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Frank P. Campisano

The moment you realize you might face criminal charges is the moment you need a criminal defense lawyer working on your behalf. The reason is simple: the prosecution is already working against you—and they are experienced at this.

An illustration of the importance of early-stage legal representation is the surprisingly frequent incidence of false confessions. Even intelligent people of sound... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Virginia Criminal Law: Expungements in Plea Bargain Cases

Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Nicholas J. Solan

Can you expunge a criminal charge after pleading guilty to a lesser charge?... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun?

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun?

from cincinnati.com

http://news.cincinnati.com/a rticle/20120126/NEWS010801/301250169

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Topic: Criminal Law

GPS Tracking and the 4th Amendment

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Michael C. Rosenblat

In United States v. Jones, 2012 U.S. LEXIS 1063* (January 23, 2012), the Supreme Court addresses the question of whether the installation of a GPS tracking device is a search under the 4th Amendment. ... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Report on Juveniles in the Adult Criminal Justice System

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Lori G. Levin

Recently, the United States Department of Justice National Institute
of Corrections published a report, "You're An Adult Now. Youth in Adult
Criminal Justice Systems," which can be found at
http://static.nicic.gov/Library/025555.pdf. When I was Executive
Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, I sat
on the board of ReDeploy Illinois, the state's policy team to help keep
juvenile offenders in the... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Lawmakers may consider stricter timber-theft law

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Lawmakers may consider stricter timber-theft law

from The Columbus Dispatch

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/01/25/lawmakers-may-consider-st ricter-timber-theft-law.html

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Topic: Criminal Law

Man spends 2 years in solitary after DWI arrest

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Man spends 2 years in solitary after DWI arrest

from usnews.msnbc.msn.com

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Topic: Criminal Law

What to Prepare When Meeting with a Criminal Defense Attorney

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Andr� A. Hakes

If you are arrested, you need an attorney. Not only can a lawyer protect your rights, but she can explain the complex legal system to you in an easily accessible manner. It is important, however, that you provide your Charlottesville criminal defense lawyer with as much information as possible.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

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