People commit criminal acts for all sorts of reasons. In some cases, the underlying issue is poverty. People experiencing financial distress may commit theft crimes or get involved in the underground market for drugs as a way to make money quickly. Other times, those...
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Serious ways jumping bail can hurt your criminal case
Except for serious crimes like terrorism, most accused individuals may be granted bail to carry on with their lives out of jail while awaiting the outcome of their cases. If you are out on bail, however, it is important to understand that your freedom is subject to...
Is evidence recovered from a trash bin admissible in court?
Left to their own devices, government actors like the police can be quite invasive. It’s for this reason that the 4th Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Basically, no one likes the idea of the government compromising their freedom and...
Accepting a plea deal means giving up these Constitutional rights
If you are facing criminal charges, the prosecutor may offer you a plea deal. This is an agreement where you plead guilty to a lesser charge or a reduced sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial. It is how a significant majority of criminal cases are dealt with....
Can a police officer lie to you?
Many people believe that they are not supposed to lie to the police, fearing charges of obstruction of justice or something of this nature. By the same token, they assume that the police officers have to be honest with them. But is this actually true? It is not. It is...
When a plea deal is your best option, what’s negotiable?
If you’ve been charged with a serious crime when you’re completely innocent, you certainly deserve your day in court. However, if you have some legal culpability, you may be able to reach a plea deal with prosecutors to lessen the consequences. You’ve probably heard...
In most places, police can lie to juvenile suspects
Many people would be surprised to learn that police don’t have to tell you the truth when they’re interrogating you about a crime. They can lie about anything from having evidence they don’t have to other people ratting you out. Their right to do that was upheld...
Can juvenile offenders be incarcerated in Minnesota?
It is tough to be a teen in the modern world with temptation and peer pressure coming from all directions. Some youths occasionally stumble, perhaps making a mistake that gets them in legal trouble. As a parent, you want your child to learn a lesson about right and...
Can police enter your house without a warrant?
Citizens in the United States have a right to privacy in their own homes, and they cannot be victimized by illegal searches or seizures. As a result, police officers generally need to have a warrant in order to go into someone's home. A warrant is given out by the...
2 common reasons for false allegations of domestic violence
Domestic violence allegations are quite serious, and you can be slapped with charges based on very thin evidence or an officer’s questionable on-the-spot judgment call. Unfortunately, false allegations are too common. If you have been falsely accused of domestic...
