Dismissal. Reduced Penalties. Alternative Sentencing.
Greater coverage of police misconduct has encouraged various authorities to revisit law enforcement interrogation techniques. States like Illinois and Oregon have enacted restrictions on police lying to individuals in custody. What are the rights of residents of...
In recent years, many aspects of the justice system have come under increased scrutiny, and a number of states have taken a closer look at how they handle juvenile offenders. As a part of reform efforts, California legislators have passed a bill that will close the...
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...
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...
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...
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...