Criminal Law & Justice

Arson Investigation: Evidence, Motives, and Federal Penalties

• 7 min

Do Police Have to Tell You Why Before Asking for ID?

• 5 min

Can Domestic Battery Charges Be Dropped or Dismissed?

• 6 min

Can a Judge Change a Sentence After It Has Been Imposed?

• 7 min

Grounds for Downward Departure: Cooperation and Mitigating Factors

• 7 min

Are Gun Background Checks Required by Federal Law?

• 5 min

Homicide Investigation Process: Evidence, Autopsy, and Trial

• 7 min

Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

• 5 min

How Do I Know If My Criminal Record Is Sealed?

• 5 min

Administrative Forfeiture: Notice, Claim Deadlines, and Defenses

• 8 min