Over the past couple of weeks, we've talked about courtroom personnel and how the courtroom process works. These have all been part of our series where we explain the most pieces of the legal process and how it works. After all, the more you know the more you can help your case. With that in [...]
Last week we began a new blog series about the most basic things regarding courtroom procedure. We want our readers to understand some of the elementary aspects about trials and courtroom procedure. So, our first blog focused on all the personnel and positions in a courtroom. Today, we're taking a deeper at look at that. [...]
So, in the past we've written several posts on legal jargon to help you understand certain legal concepts. We've also written about basic courtroom etiquette and procedures. With that in mind, this week we're beginning a new series on the most basic parts and proceedings of a courtroom. After all, if you're someone who doesn't [...]
As places begin to open up, people are going out more and more. Meeting friends at the bar for the first time in a long time brings cause for celebration. But it doesn't justify drinking and driving. You may think you’re fine after a couple drinks in, only to be pulled over and discover you’re [...]
Last week, we covered when you should and should not call 911. For problems like a loud neighbor, non life-threatening medical symptoms, power outages, vandalism, or public intoxication, DO NOT call 911. As responsible citizens, we can bear the responsibility of resolving some issues ourselves. For other problems, we can call our local police department [...]
According to 911.gov, the number became the official Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in 1968. Two years prior, the National Academy of Sciences published "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society," a report demonstrating how accidental deaths and injuries had become an epidemic in the United States. By contrast, nowadays people call [...]
For our final installment in our series on landmark criminal cases in United States history, we're taking a look at Dusky vs. United States (1960). You might have heard the phrase "competent to stand trial" quickly mentioned in court dramas like Law & Order. What does this phrase mean? When does it apply? How might [...]
If you've been following our blog for some time, you may have noticed that there are times when certain rights apply, and other times when they do not. At least according to the law. For example, we all have freedom of speech, but that isn't absolute. You can't threaten to kill someone. Thus, the same [...]
In the past, seeing someone meant you had to physically be in their presence. Robbing a bank required actually going to a bank. Tracing someone's travel patterns involved literally following them. But not anymore. As technology continues to advance, it often takes several years for the law to catch up. The landmark case of Riley [...]
In order for the police to search your home, they need a search warrant from a judge. If the police search your home without one, then they have broken the law and anything they find will not be admissible evidence in court. But what about your car? Can they search your car without a warrant? [...]