Before law enforcement officials can search your car, they must follow a specific protocol. This is done to ensure that the search is conducted according to state and federal laws. Not only is this protocol a safety precaution, it also ensures that any evidence collected by police will be admissible in court. In order to […]
Sex offender registration is one of the primary means by which those convicted of criminal sex acts are monitored and punished. The goal of sex offender registration is to keep a close watch on every person on the registration list so that they may be prevented from committing future offenses. By keeping track of the […]
Most people have heard about expert witnesses, whether on a television courtroom drama or in news reports of an actual case gone to trial. But what exactly is an expert witness? How should someone choose the best expert witness for their legal case? The answers to these questions are as interesting as they are complex. […]
In some criminal cases, the defendant may be offered a plea deal at some point in the proceedings. Also known as a plea bargain, this offer is essentially an agreement between the judge or prosecution and the defendant to reach an amicable arrangement. Usually, the arrangement involves the defendant entering a guilty plea concerning a […]
Drug crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses prosecuted each year. Many different types of substances are “controlled,” or are classified as illegal to possess, use, distribute or abuse. Depending on a variety of factors, such as the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved in a particular case, a wide […]
