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When Can Police Collect Your DNA?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
You've probably seen TV crime shows where police follow a suspect around and collect cups that he's taken sips from, just to collect his DNA. But in reality,...
When Can Police Search Your Home?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Knock knock. Who's there? It's the police and they'd like to do a search of your home. Wait, that's not a joke and it's certainly not funny. Dealing with cops...
Can You Expunge Out-of-State Convictions?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
One of the most common questions on our FindLaw Answers Criminal Law message board is whether someone can expunge an out-of-state conviction. This applies...
Can Felons Legally Own Muzzle Loading Guns?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
As the nation debates gun control, many are wondering whether muzzle loaders are considered firearms. It's a common question on our FindLaw Answers criminal...
Are Lie Detectors Admissible in Court?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
On TV and in movies, polygraph tests or lie detectors are a popular way to nail a suspect. But are they actually admissible in court? Courts don't have to...
1st Zumba Prostitution Trial Begins
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
An insurance agent finds himself the unlikely defendant in the first Zumba prostitution trial. Mark Strong Sr., 57, of Thomaston, Maine, is accused of helping...
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