Individuals convicted of domestic violence often want to know if they can expunge, or remove, their past conviction from their record. A domestic violence conviction can severely affect an individual’s life, including in employment, licensing and other areas. Can the...
If the police are investigating you, it’s good to know about the fruit of the poisonous tree. This is a legal doctrine that offers you some protection in certain situations. It helps to hold the police accountable. Essentially, the fruit of the poisonous tree is...
If you are a suspect in a criminal matter, law enforcement will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of evidence they can use against you. Part of this may involve coming to your home in search of evidence. The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from...
If you are stopped by the police with reasonable suspicion that you may be drunk, they may perform a breathalyzer test. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is 0.08% or more or 0.01% or higher for drivers under 21 or 0.04% or more if you are a commercial...
