Month: October 2015
The Internet has made almost every aspect of life easier for many people. We can shop at home, communicate with friends and colleagues instantly, download music, order food, and meet potential romantic partners all from the comfort of our couch. Legitimate websites with sexually suggestive or…
Since 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer in Ferguson, MO in the summer of 2014, the right of police officers to use deadly force is an issue that has been pushed into the spotlight. Though Brown was not armed with…
Probation is a favorable alternative to spending time behind bars if you are convicted of a crime in Philadelphia. However, too many individuals make the mistake of not taking probation seriously. They may believe that probation conditions are not strict or that probation officers will be forgiving…
Many auto accidents are simply that—an accident. However, in some situations, an accident may be caused by criminal behavior on the part of a driver. Under other circumstances, a collision may truly be accidental but a prosecutor may believe that you violated the law and may…
When law enforcement officers believe you have been involved in a crime, they can arrest you, but they do not have the legal authority to actually charge you with an offense. Instead, they are required to submit their case reports to the office of the District…
The criminal justice system is a complex web of substantive laws, procedural rules, constitutional rights, and more. It is understandable that individuals without specific knowledge of the criminal process can be confused and afraid if they are faced with criminal allegations. It is important to contact…
The 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States provides individuals with the right against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials, which includes law enforcement officers. Police cannot simply detain you for any reason whenever they wish to do so and, instead, must generally obtain an…
