You may have heard recently about actor Gary Busey being charged with 2 counts of 4th-degree criminal sexual contact after a fan convention in New Jersey. But that unusual charge may prompt a ... Continue Reading
Can Teens Be Charged as Adults in Texas?
You may be wondering if teens can be charged, tried and convicted as adults in Texas. The answer is yes, they can. Take the recent case of a 16-year-old boy who was accused of raping his therapist at ... Continue Reading
False Accusations Made To Win Custody Battle
Two women in Oklahoma have been arrested for making false accusations and false claims about one woman’s husband to help her win an upcoming custody battle. Law officers in Garvin County, OK, said ... Continue Reading
Violating a Court Order Can Bring Your Arrest
If you or a family member faces a court order, you should know that failure to abide by that court order can bring a warrant for your arrest. That has been the case with former University of Texas and ... Continue Reading
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Police Interview?
Perhaps you wonder if you need a lawyer or an attorney for a police interview or interrogation. Our answer—and that of Emmy-winning TV host John Oliver—is a resounding yes. On a recent showing of his ... Continue Reading
Can You Post Bail and Leave Jail Pending Appeal?
Some Americans who are convicted and sentenced for a crime can post bail (a cash payment by the defendant to the court) and then be released from custody while awaiting an appeal of their conviction. ... Continue Reading
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