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Can You Choose Not to Have a Jury Trial?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Americans have the right to a jury trial when accused of serious offenses under the Sixth Amendment, but can you choose to waive those rights? A jury of your...
What Counts as Community Service?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
In criminal cases, criminal offenders are sometimes ordered to perform community service in exchange for a reduction of fines or term of imprisonment. But the...
What Do Federal Child Abuse Laws Say? 3 Things You Should Know
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
In addition to state laws prohibiting child abuse, the federal government has its own laws meant to protect children from neglect and other forms of...
Can Your Car's Paint Job Get You Pulled Over?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Most people are well aware that driving too fast or in a reckless manner is likely to get you pulled over. But a car's paint job may also attract the attention...
Can a Winter Storm Travel Ban Get You Arrested?
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
The Northeast is preparing for a snowstorm that could bring what The New York Times calls "near hurricane-force winds." the governors of Connecticut, New York,...
5 Reasons Criminal Trials Are Often Delayed
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Although an accused criminal is often arrested immediately following an alleged crime, that person's criminal trial may take years to complete because of...
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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