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What Evidence Is Needed for a Search Warrant?
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
When it comes to obtaining a search warrant, what evidence do law-enforcement agents need? In general, search warrants are governed by the Fourth Amendment of...
Gays Get Spousal, Marital Privileges in Fed. Court: DOJ
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Married gay couples can claim spousal and marital privileges in federal court, with the Department of Justice planning to uphold these rights. In a memo...
Is It Legal to Carry a Sword in Public?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Not many Americans walk around carrying swords -- at least, not nearly as many who want to carry guns. But if you are fantasizing about loitering like a...
7 Key Factors in Setting Bail
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Judges typically set bail -- the amount a defendant must pay to be released from custody pending trial -- during the first court appearance following an...
10 Cities With the Most Police, Firefighters Per Capita
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
When choosing where to live or work, public safety is a top concern. That's why it may be a smart move to consider a city with more police officers and...
How to Celebrate '4/20' Without Getting Arrested
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The reefer-reveler's annual "holiday," 4/20, is this weekend. And while some state and local laws have changed to allow slightly more mnarijuana in our lives,...
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