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Are There Defenses to Criminal Trespassing?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
You can be charged with criminal trespassing when you enter someone else's land or use someone else's chattel without permission or authorization. Police...
3 Ways Unsecured Home Wi-Fi Can Link You to Crime
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Unsecured home Wi-Fi is a terrible idea. Not only does participating in an unsecured network leave you wide open to potential cyberattacks, but it can also get...
Should You Take the Stand in Your Own Defense?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
To many criminal defendants, taking the stand to defend themselves seems like a righteous and principled choice. That may have been Sulaiman Abu Ghaith's...
What Happens After a DUI in a Foreign Country?
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
Getting a DUI in a foreign country is bad news -- just ask "Star Trek" actor Chris Pine, who had to pay more than $400 in fines and court costs after a...
What Is a Retrial? When Can You Get One?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
What is a retrial, and who is entitled to one? Retrials are in the news this week. Convicted Arizona murderer Jodi Arias will be retried, but only to determine...
Is It Illegal to Buy Drugs on Amazon?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Amazon is a one-stop portal for buying almost anything on the Internet, but you should be wary of using it to buy drugs. Despite the questions about legality,...
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