An indictment is a final step in the evidence-gathering process before a person appears for trial for a serious crime, especially a felony. In the US, such charges get framed by a grand jury. But what happens after an indictment? What defenses are available? What is an indictment? An indictment is a formal charge against …
Usually, DUI laws are established keeping motor vehicles in mind. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t be charged with a DUI while riding a horse. If horses are common in your state, there may be a law to govern the behavior of people using these animals for transportation. So, can you get a DUI …
In criminal cases, two legal principles can make all the difference—Probable cause and reasonable suspicion. When it comes to reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause, probable cause relies on what could be the objective of the crime and also circumstances and evidence. In contrast, reasonable suspicion is an inclination of the leading agencies to a particular …
Spitting is an expression of disgust and anger for some people. Sometimes it’s not something one can control. Sometimes the temptation to show anger is so strong that people resort to spitting on their target or their disgust or anger rather than hitting them. But this anger could lead you to serious trouble. So, now …
Are you looking for a product or service? Do you need pest control or an alarm system in your home or office? You probably know a salesperson who knocks on your door and persuades you to buy a series of goods or services, which is the prevailing practice. There are groups of people who are …
U.S. Society and policymakers have long struggled to find effective ways to protect the public from sex offenders. Sex offenders coerce a person to engage in sexual activity. Such coercion can be physical, mental, or both. The word ‘sex offender’ refers to those convicted by judicial courts. But this should also be noted sexual offenses …
You would have probably heard the term “indictment” mentioned in your favorite drama series or on the news about an accusation of a grave offense. You know it’s bad news for the defendant, but what does that mean? An indictment is a formal charge against someone suspected of having committed a serious crime, filed after …
In the American justice system, courts offer several different types of punishments that vary in severity and depend on the specifics of the crime committed. One type of lesser punishment is house arrest. So, now the question comes what is house arrest? The arrest is given to some offenders as an alternative to imprisonment or …
It is becoming a common story for people who rarely smoke weed to go to Colorado (or Washington) and then buy some edibles, have a good time, and decide they can’t go home without a stash. Before you head out on your next Rocky Mountain hike, make sure you understand the laws and are aware …
When an adult encourages a person under 18 to engage in illegal activities, it is legally known as contributing to the delinquency of a minor and considered a felony in the United States which can result in imprisonment and fines. It could be as simple as keeping a child home from school, thereby making them …