Most people accused of crimes insist that they are innocent. However, a sizable majority of criminal defendants eventually enter a guilty plea rather than take their case to trial. Frequently, their guilty plea is part of a broader plea bargain negotiated by their...
When two parents separate but both remain loving, responsible and deeply committed to their child’s well-being, custody disputes can become especially complex. Unlike cases where one parent may be unfit or uninvolved, these situations often involve two capable adults...
In most divorce cases, both partners are involved. Whether they go through mediation or litigation, they are both part of the divorce process. They work with the court as they make decisions regarding property division, child custody and much more. A default divorce...
For most, a criminal record feels like a permanent barrier to employment, housing, education and simple peace of mind. Expungement, a process that allows eligible individuals to erase certain offenses, offers a second chance and an opportunity to move forward without...
If you are a parent getting a divorce, child custody issues – or your legal rights as a parent to your children – may be high on your list of concerns. There are several basic terms to understand when going through the child custody process. These terms include legal,...
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and property seizures. There are restrictions on the conduct of law enforcement professionals looking for evidence of criminal activity. Unique rules apply in different search scenarios. Bodily searches,...
Many criminal offenses lead to state charges, but certain types of illegal activity can result in federal criminal charges instead. White-collar crimes, or financial crimes, often lead to federal prosecution. Various types of fraud and financial misconduct, such as...
You are concerned about your spouse’s spending habits. You knew that they would spend more money than you before the two of you got married, but they also earned more money, so you did not think it would be a problem. Now that the two of you are together, though, you...
Picture this. You’re sitting in an interrogation room, facing a detective asking questions about a crime. The officer says your friend has already confessed and pinned everything on you or that there is video footage implicating you. Could they be lying? Here is what...
Nowadays, it isn’t at all uncommon for young adults to turn to artificial intelligence for quick answers to potentially complex questions. While this technology can be helpful in many ways, it is not a substitute for sound legal guidance—especially when criminal...
