Criminal Defense
Filter by Category
If You Witness a Crime, Do You Have to Testify?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Witnesses to crimes are often nervous about being called upon to testify about what they have seen and heard, but in many instances, there's no other way to...
Man Recording Cops Gets $37K Settlement After 'Taser Whipping'
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
A man who captured video of a Honolulu police officer attempting to knock an iPhone out of his hand has settled his lawsuit with the city for $37,500. On New...
Should You Call the Cops When Someone Is Mentally Ill?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When a mentally ill person is not receiving the proper care or medication, it may be necessary to call the cops to intervene. Individuals suffering from...
Can You Turn Around at a DUI Checkpoint?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Can you turn around at a DUI checkpoint? Most drivers have probably encountered a DUI checkpoint, where police randomly check drivers who pass through for...
5 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Plea Deal
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Accepting a plea deal is often the best course of action for a criminal defendant, but no one should accept a plea bargain blindly. Depending on the terms of...
Can Police Reports Be Used as Evidence?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
A police report is a written record made by an officer, describing an incident to which police have responded or have been involved. But can a police report be...
Top Contributors
Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
Managing Editor
Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
Legal Content Editor
Top Contributors
Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
Managing Editor
Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
Legal Content Editor