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House Arrest and the Top 5 Alternatives to Jail
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
You may have heard about boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and his recent request to be released from prison to house arrest partly due to the fact that he...
When to Ask a Judge to Let You Out of Jail Early
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Floyd Mayweather received a 90-day prison term for beating his ex-girlfriend. But only a few days into his sentence, the 35-year-old boxer says that prison...
190 Arrested, 18 Rescued in Child Porn Sweep
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Eighteen child victims were rescued in a massive child porn sting that led to 190 arrests in 33 states and seven countries, authorities announced Friday. Some...
Can Police Search Closed Containers in a Car?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Are police legally allowed to search closed containers in your car? This question arises from time to time in our FindLaw Answers Criminal Law forum, usually...
Can Jailhouse Phone Calls Be Recorded?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Life behind bars means giving up privileges, including the use of a telephone to make calls whenever you want. Though some jails and prisons (and even some...
Girl Forced to Wear Shock Collar for Dogs
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Georgia authorities found a 15-year-old girl who was forced to live in a chicken coop days at a time and who was forced to wear a shock collar for dogs as...
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