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What Can and Cannot Be Expunged From Your Criminal Record?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's welcome news to many criminal defendants that they can have their record expunged. While expungement might not be perfect -- most law enforcement agencies...
Top 9 Search and Seizure Questions
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Now that the FBI has been caught bugging two California courthouses, many people are wondering about the limits of police surveillance. Recording conversations...
Is It a Crime to Impersonate a Lawyer?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You're not a lawyer and you don't even play one on TV, but sometimes you pretend to be one to get things done. Is impersonating a lawyer a crime? Yes, most...
5 Things That Are Illegal to Buy
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
America considers itself to be a free market, and aside from some obvious things like drugs, bombs, and people, you can pretty much buy whatever you want. Even...
Is It Illegal to Track People With an App?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Every move you make and every picture you take is posted online, so do you mind if people are tracking you? There are more than a dozen smartphone applications...
Open Container Laws to Know: Penalties for Public Drinking
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, perfect for a beer in the park. So you and your friends spend the day drinking in the shade and everything is great...