Posts in October, 2020

Oct 23 Bail or Jail

Bail After a defendant is arrested, he or she is required to appear before a judge or magistrate. At this time, the defendant may ...

Oct 22 Injury to a Child, an Elderly Person, or a Disabled Individual

Family Law:Family Protection & Welfare:Elderly A person commits the offense of injury to a child, an elderly person, or a disabled ...

Oct 21 Interstate Agreement on Detainers

What Does Interstate Detainer Mean? The Interstate Agreement on Detainers (the Agreement) is an agreement that applies to the ...

Oct 20 Search & Seizure - Search Warrants

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and ...

Oct 19 Vindictive and Selective Prosecution

What is Vindictive Prosecution? Vindictive prosecution is when a prosecutor violates a defendant’s due process rights and if they ...

Oct 18 Child Citizenship Act of 2000 – Certificates of Citizenship

Certificates of Citizenship Although children who are born outside of the United States may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship ...