Reliable and easy-to-understand legal guidance from experts, plus connections to defense attorneys.
Learn about your rights—and how to protect them—when dealing with the police and facing criminal charges.
Police can–and often do–lie to people when questioning them. It’s a tactic they use to get incriminating information out of suspects.
Police can–and often do–lie to people when questioning them. It’s a tactic they use to get incriminating information out of suspects.
No matter where you are in the process, we’ll break down what you can expect.
Prosecutors don’t file charges in every case that comes across their desks. One study found that prosecutors rejected or dismissed nearly 30% of cases.
Prosecutors don’t file charges in every case that comes across their desks. One study found that prosecutors rejected or dismissed nearly 30% of cases.
From the least serious to the most, we cover the particulars of all kinds of criminal charges.
Criminal convictions rarely result from jury verdicts. Over 90% come from guilty pleas and plea bargaining.
Criminal convictions rarely result from jury verdicts. Over 90% come from guilty pleas and plea bargaining.
Get answers to key questions like how to find a lawyer and what to expect from one.
One study found that defendants were 75% less likely to be convicted if they met with a lawyer within 48 hours of their arrest.
One study found that defendants were 75% less likely to be convicted if they met with a lawyer within 48 hours of their arrest.
Find answers to a variety of questions about the criminal justice system.
Arkansas' Office of Driver Services can suspend or revoke your license for a range of driving or other offenses. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you may be charged with a crime.
Kansas driver's licenses can be suspended or revoked for DUI, too many violations, and certain crimes. Learn about reinstatement requirements and the penalties for driving while suspended.
Whether you're charged in state or federal court affects your judge, prosecutor, lawyer, and sentence and where you could serve time.
Before recording any conversation, understand the legal landscape of federal and state wiretap laws, including consent and notice requirements, cross-state recordings, and penalties for illegal recordings.
In Tennessee, your driver's license can be suspended or revoked for many reasons. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a misdemeanor.
Talk to a criminal defense attorney who can explain the law, investigate the facts, and protect your rights. Fill out the form to be connected with attorneys in your area.