Understanding Probation and Parole: Navigating the Criminal Justice SystemIllinois Resident Arrested for Violating ParoleUnderstanding ProbationUnmasking ParoleKey Differences and ImplicationsIllinois Resident in Jail for Violating ProbationConsequences of...
Eyewitness testimony is a powerful tool in criminal cases, but it is also notoriously unreliable. While it may seem like a clear-cut way to identify a suspect, eyewitnesses are often under high levels of stress and may not have had a clear view of the crime. Research...
Do Police Body Cameras Leave the Public With Any Privacy Rights? For several years now, sparked by the shooting by a police officer of an unarmed African American man in Ferguson, Missouri. The public has pushed for police officers to wear body cameras. That public...
Expunged Records & the Impact on Background Checks A Criminal record can significantly impact one’s employment prospects. Expungement of eligible criminal history can limit access by others to your criminal history. Expungement is a legal process...
Breathalyzer Test Results and Officer Testimony In DUI cases, the two factors that play a significant role in determining the outcome are the results of the Breathalyzer test and the officer’s testimony regarding the driver’s behavior. However, not all drivers exhibit...
There is a long-standing tradition in American jurisprudence. Indeed, in English jurisprudence likely pre-dating the very existence of American jurisprudence. That a person has the right to represent him or her self in court. Representing yourself is known under the...
