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What Is a Material Witness Warrant?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There can be a million reasons why someone who witnessed a crime doesn't testify at a suspect's criminal trial. Fear of reprisal is an obvious one, or maybe...
Can I Be Charged Twice for the Same Offense?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
No, right? While most of us are generally familiar with the concept of double jeopardy -- the legal precept that prohibits multiple prosecutions or...
Do Prison Inmates Have Meal Option Rights?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Prison inmates are not granted the same rights as free citizens. Their rights should be limited. But to what extent? Surely they have the right to practice...
What Are the Rights of Deaf Inmates?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Few people imagine prison as a pleasant place to be. Now imagine being incarcerated without your ability to hear. On top of that, try complying with...
Can You Get a Disorderly Conduct Charge Dropped?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
So, you stayed out later than planned, had a few too many margaritas, and got arrested for having a loud, one-man dance party in the streets of your quiet...
Can Police Unlock Phone With Dead Man's Finger?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
With advances in technology come new legal and ethical dilemmas. Animal cloning, space colonization, and DIY gene therapies come to mind. But there are also...