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10 States With the Most Hate Crimes Per Capita
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
In the category of most overused legal terms, hate crimes is up near the top especially since it's often misused as well. A hate crime is related to...
3 Ways Road Rage Can Get You Arrested
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
There is perhaps no other incident quite like road rage in which an everyday ordinary person with no history of violent behavior can suddenly get arrested for...
What's the Difference Between Jail and Prison?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there's a difference between jail and prison. It's not just a case of semantics. Whether a criminal is being held...
Can 'Snitching' Reduce Your Sentence?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
We've all seen TV shows and movies where the rat-faced guy in a crime ring is a snitch, and ends up with a reduced sentence. But reality is a bit...
How Do You Get a Conviction Vacated?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
If you pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain and got a really bad deal, or relied on the assistance of ineffective counsel, you may now feel that you were...
3 Ways to Challenge a DUI Blood Test
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
So you've been pulled over for drunken driving and now want to know if you can challenge your blood alcohol test. You've been hearing that these DUI tests can...