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Jodi Arias: Jury Instructions Key to Her Fate
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The 12 final jurors in the Jodi Arias trial began deliberating Monday morning after hearing jury instructions Friday, reports The Huffington Post. Arias, 32,...
10 Illegal Activities Your Kids May Be Up To
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
For Mother's Day, your darling angel-eyed child may bring you chocolates or flowers, or even breakfast in bed. But don't let your parental guard down too...
Jodi Arias Trial: 5 Facts About Closing Arguments
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Jodi Arias' defense attorney, Kirk Nurmi, made his closing arguments in her murder trial on Friday, telling jurors that even if they don't like Arias, "that...
3 Ways to Challenge Field Sobriety Tests
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've been pulled over for a DUI, a key to your defense may be challenging your field sobriety test. With the option to refuse chemical tests for alcohol...
Do You Have a 'Right' to Phone Calls After Arrest?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Do you have a "right" to a phone call following your arrest? If your legal knowledge comes mostly from watching movies and TV shows, you may believe that you...
What Is the Spousal or Marital Privilege?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Katherine Russell, the wife of deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, is assisting in the FBI's investigation, Reuters reports. But could the...