You must know your rights and responsibilities when you’re about to face a criminal charge. You can choose to remain silent because it’s your right. You cannot be compelled to testify or incriminate against yourself. Continue reading
Hearsay is a term we have often heard in legal situations, but most don’t know what it means. In simple terms, hearsay can be defined as a written or oral statement made outside of court to prove the truth of the matter in question. Continue reading
Every year, a large number of Americans end up in jail without having been convicted of a crime. Statistics from 2018 confirm that around 490,000 of the people confined in local jails in the United States were not convicted and only imprisoned because they didn’t have enough money to post bail. Continue reading
In Whitley County, as in many parts of the United States, a variety of factors contribute to individuals finding themselves behind bars. Understanding these reasons can shed light on broader societal issues and help in addressing the root causes of incarceration. Here are some key reasons why people end up in jail. Continue reading
People are arrested for breaking laws or performing illegal activities every other day. Continue reading
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The criminal arrest process can be distressing not just for the person who gets arrested but also for their family. If not dealt with properly, one may find themselves in a deeper problem than they started with.
Getting arrested is already a distressing ordeal. If you don’t know how to act in this situation or you’re unsure how to deal with the police, you may escalate the problem. While every situation is different and you can’t predict how yours may go down, there are a few things you can do to avoid running into bigger problems.
There’s absolutely no doubt that our world is a largely inequitable place. Whether you talk about gender, race, wealth, or any other social construct, you’ll find that the scales always tip in favor of the powerful. Amongst all these injustices, the unequal distribution of money exists: the rich keep getting richer, the poor keep getting poorer.
In most cases, a minor’s arrest is handled differently from an adult’s. Each arrested minor is dealt with according to the charges and other particulars of the case. If you’re a minor or a parent of a minor, here are all the particulars of the arrest that you should be fully aware of.
