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General Criminal Law Questions
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Detention and arrest - what's the difference?
When is a governmental employee acting ‘under color of law’?
If I am ever arrested, what should I do?
Can the police get a warrant if someone told them I was doing something illegal?
How do I find if there is an outstanding warrant out against me? I called the cops and they want me to drop on by and produce id.
Can the police ever search me without a warrant?
I have taped some very abusive and harassing telephone conversations with my husband's ex-girlfriend, but am told that we cannot use these tapes in the court. Why?
Can the police just stop me on the street and search me for no reason?
What is executive clemency and what is the procedure to file for it?
Do the police need a warrant to arrest me?
What legal steps can I take to expunge my felony conviction?
Can the police come and get me in my house?
How can we prove that the attorney we hired to defend our son on a criminal charge was ineffective and incompetent. He told us that it was trial tactics.
Can I sue the cop for false arrest?
Can a prisoner fire the public defender assigned to defend him without having another attorney to represent him?
If the cops have a warrant to search my house, can they look anywhere?
In a jury trial, why does the judge need to see the verdict before the jury foreman reads it aloud?
Can the cops break down my door to enter my home?
What are ‘rules of criminal procedure?’
If the police don’t read my rights, can my case be dismissed?
Petty offenses, misdemeanors and felonies - what class am I in?
Why is ‘criminal procedure’ different from ‘civil procedure?’
I understand that ignorance of the law is no defense. However, a friend of mine passed a bad check and he got off because he didn’t know it. How come?
Federal and state constitutions - why should I understand them?
What is the difference between procedural and substantive law?
What are the typical steps in a criminal proceeding?
What is a ‘crime?’
How private are my conversations?
I understand that ignorance of the law is no defense. However, a friend of mine passed a bad check and he got off because he didn't know it. How come?
What rights do I have when a law enforcement officer asks me questions?
What is meant by criminal procedure and why is it important?
Do I have to give consent to a law enforcement officer to search my car?
What is the difference between a civil offense and a crime?
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