Can the police enter a home with search warrant for someone else? A warrant allows the police to search whatever location is identified in the warrant for the contraband or persons identified in the warrant–even if that… → Read More
If a cop smells weed or sees drugs in a car on a traffic stop, can he search my car, my person, my belongings? Yes, if police officer smells drugs (or sees them) during an otherwise legal stop, the officer can then search your car and you for the… → Read More
Is it illegal to install phone spy software on someone’s cell phone? It is HIGHLY illegal to install spy software that in any way records, tracks, forwards, etc. phone calls or text messages on someone’s phone without… → Read More
Can I shoot someone invading my home? If they are threatening you or others with violence and you (and the other threatened persons) cannot reasonably get away, you can always shoot. If… → Read More
Can you be blamed for someone’s suicide? The short answer to the question of whether you might be liable (legally “blamed”) for someone’s suicide is “no,” because there are only special, limited… → Read More
Can I get charged with shoplifting before leaving the store? (2025 Laws & Penalties) You might wonder, “Can I get charged with shoplifting before leaving the store?” The answer is yes; individuals can face charges even if they haven’t… → Read More
What legally can I do against someone who gives me a bad check? Against the person who gave you a bad check: (1) contact the individual, if you can, and ask for a replacement check; (2) sue for… → Read More
Can I get arrested for unknowingly cashing a bad check? Yes, even though you say it was “unknowingly,” if there is evidence you knew, or at least reasonably suspected, that the check would bounce. But… → Read More
What is an arrest? An arrest occurs when a person reasonably believes he is not free to leave due to the actions of law enforcement officers. The circumstances that courts will look at to determine whether someone is “free to leave” vary by state and by courts. → Read More
What are the typical steps in a criminal proceeding? What are the typical steps in a criminal proceeding? → Read More
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