Media outlets reported that police in Illinois pulled over a car on July 16th because it had false license plates. The driver claimed to be from Bloomington, Illinois, but police claim they soon discovered she was actually from Florida and was wearing a wig. The...
The Importance of Hiring a Shoplifting Defense Attorney Shoplifting is a common crime that can lead to serious legal consequences. If you have been charged with shoplifting, it is important to hire a shoplifting defense attorney. To help you understand the charges...
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...
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...
Can You File for Expungement Without a Lawyer? Expungement of criminal records is a way of removing the record of criminal charges from your public record. While this is quite common for juvenile offenses, it can be much more difficult to have adult offenses expunged....
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...
