Many criminal cases are settled by plea deals so there is a good chance you will be offered one if you are facing charges. While these can be advantageous, they are not always the best option so it is crucial to examine your options thoroughly. Remember, above all,...
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3 key factors about drug charges
One of prosecutors’s favorite ploys is to charge someone with a more serious crime in order to get them to accept a plea deal on a less serious one. They get the win they want, by painting a picture of a worst-case scenario where someone could face years in jail if...
Do the police need a warrant to search your phone?
If you are involved in a criminal investigation, there’s a good chance that police officers will want to search your phone for potential evidence. This is very common in white-collar crimes, for instance, where electronic records may show how money was transferred...
What is the standardized field sobriety test?
Many people have seen police officers asking drivers who might be impaired to go through a series of tests. In movies and on television, these may include things like reciting the alphabet backward or counting in a certain sequence. While there are a host of tests...
Can you get a DUI if you’re under the legal limit?
Every state has a law that says you are breaking the law if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit while driving – and Mississippi is no exception. This is called the “per se” limit, and it means that the police can charge you with driving under the...
The right to a speedy trial – and why you may want to waive it
Most criminal cases don’t go to trial. They’re typically settled with a plea deal that lets someone plead guilty to a lesser offense than the one with which they were charged or in exchange for minimal or no jail time. If someone is innocent of the charge, however,...
When can a selfie land you in trouble with the law?
Today, technology and mobile devices have transformed the way we share images, especially selfies. However, sharing certain types of selfies, particularly those involving minors, can lead to serious legal trouble under child pornography laws. Sharing anything that...
4 kinds of field sobriety tests
The police can ask drivers whether they have been drinking during traffic stops. If the police do not gather enough evidence by asking drivers questions, they may ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests make drivers move around in ways that...
Don’t try to fool an alcohol breath test
Attempting to fool an alcohol breath test is a risky and often ineffective strategy that can lead to serious legal consequences. Although trying to manipulate breathalyzer results can be tempting after a motorist has been pulled over – especially if they know that...
What does Supreme Court ruling mean for federal bribery cases?
One of the more controversial decisions the U.S. Supreme Court made in the last days before the justices recessed for the summer involved a former mayor’s bribery case. The 6-3 ruling, however, is likely to affect federal bribery cases across the country. It’s been...
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