There are situations in which people consider committing a crime and then change their minds. Maybe their plan falls apart, or perhaps they just have a change of heart and decide not to act upon those thoughts. You cannot be arrested simply for thinking of a criminal...
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Can anyone access a sealed criminal record?
Having a criminal record can have a major impact on your life. For example, there are some companies that will not hire anyone who has a felony record. They can run background checks, so they can discover your record if they want to, and it may be a barrier to your...
Are polygraphs admissible in criminal cases?
The polygraph, also known as a lie detector test, is a method of lie detection that has been used for many years. But how accurate is it, really? And should you take one if you're ever asked to do so? How do lie detector tests work? Lie detectors, or polygraph tests,...
I’ve been charged with a felony. How will this affect my rights?
If you are indicted and charged with a felony in New York, you can be certain of one thing: you will face an aggressive prosecution, and the consequences if convicted can be life-altering. Depending on the specifics of your case, a conviction for a felony can send you...
What is “obstruction of justice” under federal law?
When authorities investigate federal offenses, they expect those they interview to be honest and forthright. Otherwise, they can waste a good deal of time and resources going down the wrong paths and failing to investigate the right people. That’s why there are...
Should clients admit their guilt to their attorneys?
This subject has been the subject of ongoing debate in law classrooms all over the country – how to best defend guilty clients. As far as legal principles go, guilty clients deserve as vociferous a defense as innocent clients do. It is also important that your defense...
3 things to know about double jeopardy
The United States Constitution provides a variety of rights for individuals. The first 10 amendments of this document are known as the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment has protections against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. Understanding what double...
Can the police search your car for drugs without a warrant?
Whether you have broken the law or not, getting pulled over by the police can be a nerve-wracking experience. The anxiety becomes worse when the police officer requests your permission to search the car. Generally, police should have a search warrant to conduct a...
3 questions to ask if faced with an eyewitness testimony
The moment you find out the prosecution has an eyewitness, your hopes for escaping a conviction might plummet. Even if you know you are innocent, you might assume that a court is bound to believe what they say. Thankfully, it is not as cut and dried as you think....
How much trouble can you get into for borrowing a medical card?
There’s no question that the medical system in this country has problems. Health insurance is expensive, and it’s not always available to everyone – even if they can afford it. So, what happens when you lack insurance, need some kind of important medical care and...