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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...
3 Ways to Challenge a Shoplifting Charge
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Fighting a shoplifting charge may cost you time and money, but it could also pay off in the end. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help to get your...
Cornell Frat Guilty in Alcohol Hazing Death
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Cornell University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter was found guilty of hazing, while three frat members were cleared in the alcohol-related death of a pledge in...