When you are arrested, the police will ask questions to obtain solid evidence against you. You can accidentally incriminate yourself when you answer their questions, hence the Fifth Amendment. With this, you can refuse to answer questions from the police during an...
Year: 2023
Understanding field sobriety tests
A traffic stop often means that the police notice a driver acting in a way that might suggest they were doing or will do illegal activities, such as drunk driving. For example, driving between lanes, swerving or running lights may lead to a traffic stop. However, the...
USCIS has released an updated I-9 form
When the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) releases new forms related to the immigration process, those interested in either immigrating to the U.S. or sponsoring a family member or employee in their immigration efforts need to sit up and take...
When can cell phone data be used in a criminal case?
Cell phone data has become a valuable source of evidence in modern criminal investigations. The presence of smartphones and widespread usage have made it increasingly common for law enforcement agencies to use this technology to gather crucial information that can...
3 common myths about Miranda warnings
Because it is so often portrayed on film and on television, almost everybody in the United States is familiar with the famous lines that begin, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” The full speech,...
Can you accidentally commit financial crimes?
Financial crimes can take many different forms. For example, there are simple crimes that people commit, such as robbing a store or stealing from a person directly. But there are also far more complex embezzlement schemes that involve things like altering paperwork to...
There are still marijuana laws in California
Medical marijuana is legal in California. So is recreational marijuana. People can buy products at local dispensaries, and everything is supposed to be properly registered with the state. This leads many people to assume that California has simply done away with its...
How to seek asylum in California
Asylum is the legal process that allows people from outside the United States who are fleeing persecution or violence in their home countries to seek protection from and move to the United States. In California, as well as any other state, the process of seeking...
You can’t study for this immigration interview
There are many immigration proceedings that you can prepare for in advance. For instance, maybe you’re trying to become a naturalized citizen. You can study for the citizenship test and prepare for quite some time before you take it. However, some immigrants who get...
4 mistakes to avoid when charged with domestic violence
Being charged with domestic violence can be stressful, and thinking about the potential penalties may worsen the situation. This offense is sensitive; accordingly, state and federal governments take it seriously. You might face severe penalties. For this reason, it...