Saturday, March 16, 2024

Legal Terms : Nolo Contendere

No contest. A plea of nolo contendere has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

What Are Miranda Rights?


While everyone knows about "the right to remain silent," not everyone knows about their Miranda rights. Your Miranda rights go far beyond the right to remain silent, and it's important that you know when police must issue them to you and that you know what to do with them to protect yourself.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Legal Terms : No-Asset Case

A Chapter 7 case in which there are no assets available to satisfy any portion of the creditors' unsecured claims.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Legal Terms : Motion

A request by a litigant to a judge for a decision on an issue relating to the case.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Medical Marijuana FAQs



Medical marijuana is now legal in many states, but that doesn't mean you can use whatever you want whenever you want.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Legal Terms : Mistrial

An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again with the selection of a new jury.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Legal Terms : Misdemeanor

An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment or less.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Should You Take a Breath Test?


A drunk driving stop is intimidating, but you have rights. In most states, that includes the right to refuse a roadside breath test. Make sure you know your state's laws, though.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Legal Terms : Mental Health Treatment

Special condition the court imposes to require an individual to undergo evaluation and treatment for a mental disorder. Treatment may include psychiatric, psychological, and sex offense-specific evaluations, inpatient or outpatient counseling, and medication.

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

Criminal Statutes of Limitations


Both state and federal law forbids prosecutors from charging someone with a crime beyond the specified amount of time. The time frame varies by state and by the type of crime. If you face criminal charges but think the statute of limitations has expired, find a criminal defense lawyer near you.

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