Posted on Jul 5, 2020
While state laws are clear about what it takes to expunge a conviction (and which convictions are eligible to be expunged), federal courts do not have such clear guidelines. If someone was convicted ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2020
In 2012, well-known lobbyist Richard Lipsky pleaded guilty to paying bribes to a state senator in return for “official actions” to benefit his clients. He was one of eight people arrested ...
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Posted on May 15, 2020
If your child was under the age of 18 and arrested for a crime, then chances are that your son or daughter will be prosecuted in a juvenile court. Regardless of how the juvenile court is structured ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2020
If you have gotten a criminal record expunged, then this means you can honestly say, "No," to the question of whether or not you have been convicted of a crime. This can be wonderfully ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2020
A. Reynolds was a happy 14-year-old who did well academically and socially, and loved to play sports. She was like any other girl her age—and like many girls her age, she was harmed by someone ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2020
When people are arrested or detained, the law demands that they be read their Miranda rights; to give you an idea of how fundamental these rights are, whatever evidence or testimony you provide before ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2020
One of a judge’s chief powers is to issue sentences according to his or her judgement. Their role is to consider the law, consider the facts, and pass a sentence that’s fair and just in ...
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