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Can the Court Forcibly Medicate a Defendant?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You may have heard about the concept of competency to stand trial. It basically means that a person charged with a crime must be able to comprehend the nature...
9 Legal Questions About Jail, Prison
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Prison is no picnic. Despite what you might have seen in movies or TV series, or when you've heard from friends of friends about their cousin's time behind...
What's the Penalty for Stealing Christmas Decorations?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Sadly, not all of us see the holidays as a time for cheer. And it would be nice if those Scrooges among us would just say, "Bah, humbug," and move on. But for...
Burglary Includes Breaking Into a Mobile Home or Tent, Supreme Court Rules
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Call it a sign of the times. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that non-traditional homes can suffice for the "structure" requirement needed for...
Governor's Son Arrested at Bar With Fake ID
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Using a fake ID to get into a bar isn't really big news, unless you are the child of an important politician. Joe Ducey, the 19 year-old son of Arizona...
3 Major Reforms in the New Criminal Justice Bill
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The First Step Act, signed into law by President Trump last week, represents just that: a great first step towards criminal justice reform that altered federal...
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