While the teenage years are a time for self-discovery and risk-taking, there is a fine line between natural teenaged rebellion and destructive behavior. There are many reasons juveniles resort to criminal activity, but because of specific cultural, economic and...
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How do prosecutors prove you committed burglary?
Few life events have the potential to be more stressful and intimidating than facing criminal charges. After all, depending on the severity of the charges, you may lose your freedom, pay a steep fine and encounter major life-related consequences. While it may make...
WHEN DO POLICE HAVE TO READ YOU “YOUR RIGHTS?”
The police are only required to read you your Miranda Rights – that is advising you of your right to remain silent and to have a lawyer - during a “custodial interrogation.” CUSTODIAL What we typically think of “being in custody” is not always what the law views as...
WHAT ARE MIRANDA RIGHTS?
Everyone has heard these words at some point – usually on television: You have the right to remain silent - anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present before or during questioning. If you cannot...