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What Happens When Sentences Are Ruled Unconstitutional?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
The fascinating thing about law is that it's always changing. Whether legislators create new ones or the judiciary clarifies or invalidates existing ones, what...
What Is a Gang Database? What If Your Name Is on One?
By Ceylan Pumphrey, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a variety of ways that the government tries to reduce and prevent crimes. One example is by having a gang database, which basically lists people who...
Federal Judge: Jail Time for Inability to Pay Littering Fine Is Unconstitutional
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Your average traffic citation doesn't result in a five-day jail sentence. And whether you do jail time for a traffic offense shouldn't be contingent on your...
Can Police Turn Off Body Cameras?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
Police tactics have taken center stage with the Sacramento shooting of an unarmed black man named Stephon Clark. In that case, police body cam footage shows...
Charged for Theft Under $500 -- Do You Need a Lawyer?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
Whether you stole a t-shirt from Target or a couple wireless headphones from the mall, theft is not a crime to take lightly. Even if you're charged for theft...
Rights of a Witness in a Criminal Case
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
You hear a lot about defendant rights -- right to an attorney, right to remain silent, right to a speedy trial, etc. And those are very important. But what...
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