Tail time for young offenders, such as those who are still minors, has been used less often in recent years. But it is still used in many cases, with the hope that it will rehabilitate these young individuals. People often feel that longer jail sentences are the key...
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When should evidence be excluded from your case?
You're facing criminal charges which means that the police and prosecution have produced evidence against you. They may be of the opinion that the evidence is compelling, but this isn’t necessarily true. Part of your defense strategy will likely be challenging the...
What is aiding and abetting?
You’ve never actually broken the law yourself, at least to the best of your knowledge. You certainly know people who have, but you have decided not to take that risk for yourself. All the same, when someone that you know gets arrested, the police show up at your door....
Are eyewitnesses always right?
Eyewitnesses can play a crucial role in helping a court to prosecute someone for a crime. Yet they also get it wrong from time to time. That can have some serious consequences for the person wrongly convicted. People have been executed because of it or spent years in...
Why everyone should know their Fourth Amendment rights
The U.S. Constitution was written at a very different time. However, we still rely on the rights and protections granted by it to define legal interactions between law enforcement and U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike. The Fourth Amendment is the basis for many of...
What is hearsay evidence?
If you’re facing criminal charges, then it means that evidence has been produced against you and the prosecution feels that they can secure a conviction. However, you have the right to test this evidence and request that anything inadmissible is disregarded by the...
Ways that your drug charges can become more severe
Under Texas law, there are certain elements that can increase the penalties for a defendant’s drug charges if the prosecutor can prove them. If you have an upcoming trial for allegedly committing a drug offense, you may be interested in knowing the type of things that...
What are some criminal sentences besides incarceration?
One of the first things someone thinks about when they’re facing a criminal charge is what kind of sentence they might face. These vary depending on the charge and other factors. In some cases, the person won’t face any time in jail or prison. Courts tend to favor...
When can police search your home?
You are at home, starting to relax, when you hear a knock on your door. At first, you may not worry, but when you see a police officer on the other side of the door, your heart skips a beat. Moments like these are when you try to sort out facts from fiction about when...
Understanding sentencing in a criminal case
A person who is facing criminal charges will often want to know what type of sentence they could be facing. Sentencing guidelines outline what’s considered acceptable for specific charges. Anyone who is facing criminal charges needs to ensure that they understand a...