
When Can Police Arrest You?
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
If you're convicted of crime, a judge will sentence you. But your sentence can change after the judge chooses it in some circumstances.
You have a constitutional right to a lawyer in criminal cases. But how do you know if your lawyer is doing a good job?
Tears almost came out of my eyes, thinking about what being justice impacted has meant for my family and me. Justice Impacted means...
If you're convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.
After a guilty verdict or sentencing hearing, you may go straight to prison. But how do you know what prison you will go to?
An arraignment is the first formal hearing in a criminal case. The judge will read the charges against you, and you will enter a plea.