Your smartphone might contain evidence that could be used to prove you committed crimes, even if you think it doesn’t. Don’t let police search it. …
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Don’t Fall for Fake Check Scam
When someone asks you to deposit their check into your bank account, you are the target of a “fake check scam”. You risk being victimized twice: first by the scammer, then by the police. …
Your Right to a Speedy Trial
When the District Attorney violates your right to a speedy trial the charges against you get dismissed – your case is over; sealed; a legal nullity – even if the prosecutor possesses strong evidence tending to prove guilt. …
10 Ways to Get Caught Violating an Order of Protection
You’re tempted to treat the order of protection as a suggestion, rather than a command that has the force of law behind it – even though the Court also gave you this command orally and in writing. …
Limitations of Sealed Criminal Records
Sealed criminal records are designed to protect your privacy. Unfortunately, these well-intended laws provide only limited protection. …
The Grand Jury: Should You Testify?
When you understand how the the grand jury process works, you can properly weigh the risk of testifying against the risk of not testifying. …