As a civilian, it is important for you to know your rights when it comes to dealing with the police. On top of that, it helps to understand how to appropriately interact with police in a way that will keep you as safe as possible. It is crucial to understand safe...
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Criminal Defense
How can a DUI conviction impact your child’s college career?
When your child faces charges for first-time DUI-related crimes, you might feel tempted to brush them off. After all, you may think that first-time offenses often end up treated more charitably. Or perhaps you believe that since your child is still in college, the...
What is a Family Assessment Response?
The Family Assessment Response is an important part of Minnesota's child protection program. It is the most common state-level reaction to reports of child abuse. You would encounter one of these responses if someone reported neglect in your family. A FAR contrasts...
How are assault and battery different?
It is likely that you have heard the phrase “assault and battery” mentioned by police on television when they are arresting a suspect on your favorite crime show. However, many people are unaware of what the difference between assault and battery actually is. ...
Alternative sentencing may avoid imprisonment
Penalties for a drug offense generally include incarceration, a fine and community service. Under certain conditions, however, nonviolent drug offenders may avoid incarceration through an alternative sentence. Instead of spending time in jail, a judge may order a...
What should I do if falsely accused of domestic violence?
Domestic violence negatively affects millions of families every year and, as a result, society despises it. if somebody falsely accuses you of domestic violence, this can have negative repercussions for the rest of your life, even though the allegations are not true....
Interrogation issues may have resulted in false statements
When law enforcement officials charge someone with a serious offense or launch an investigation, this is often overwhelming for those facing charges. People may face harsh repercussions even though they are not guilty. Those facing charges may struggle to share their...
Do you know how to invoke your right to remain silent?
If officers suspect you may have committed a crime, they likely want to get your side of the story. Still, talking to investigators is not always a good idea. As the mandatory warning from Miranda v. Arizona indicates, prosecutors may use anything you say against you....
What rights do you have when the police contact you?
A phone call from the police can be an unsettling event. You may have no clue about their reasons for contacting you, but you will likely fear the worst from your conversation. Furthermore, you may be unsure of how to respond to their questioning. To protect yourself,...
Assault charges don’t always mean you actually hurt someone
Assault is a basic term for a violent crime that causes physical injury to another person. However, despite what many people might believe, assault charges don't just stem from hitting, kicking, biting or otherwise causing bodily injury to another person, at least not...