Constitutional Legal Guides (50 found)

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to assist citizens in understanding their rights to review public records and to request the same without unecessary governmental interference. Citizens have a right to know how their government is run and the California Public Records Act is powerful.
Posted 6 months ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
The law allows police to use all reasonable force when dealing with individuals in any given situation. This is a simplified explanation to the lay person of the varying degrees of force used with examples of force that has been decided to be excessive in the given circumstances.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Many Illinois criminal convictions come through confessions and statements the accused made at the police station. Many convictions would never happen if the accused invoked his or her constitutional rights. Here is the one answer to three frequent questions that might help when police confront you.
7 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Marc J Victor
The United States Constitution guarantees every American citizen certain civil rights of personal liberty.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Gretchen Kelley Brantley
Florida's Concealed weapons laws have gone through recent changes. Whether you want to expunge, seal, or get your rights restored, there is a process. So ready, aim, fire...
Posted about 1 month ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Gretchen Kelley Brantley
Most people assume that a drug conviction of any kind will prevent gun licensure in GA. Unless you have been hospitalized for drug treatment, the law will allow you to obtain a gun license if the drug was marijuana.
Posted 29 days ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in most civil suits that are heard in federal court.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 29 days ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by John M. Kaman
A summary of who can and can't own a gun under federal law.
Posted 13 days ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Although the U.S. Criminal Code defines criminal laws at the federal level, what constitutes a particular crime, and what the punishment for that crime is, varies from state to state.
8 of 21 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense.

Written by Avvo Staff
Education law is the branch of civil law that deals with students, teachers, and school systems. Each state is required, in its constitution, to provide children with an education; the federal government, because of funding requirements, also helps determine how schools are run.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Education.

Written by Avvo Staff
While the U.S. Constitution does not specifically include a right to privacy, some aspects of privacy are included in the Bill of Rights.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Privacy.

Written by Avvo Staff
Since states have the authority to decide who is allowed to marry, the legality of same sex marriage varies from state to state.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Marriage / Prenuptials. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
The Electoral College is a political voting system in which voters vote for electors and then electors vote for candidates.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Election Campaign / Political Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Online sexual harassment is any communication of a sexual nature received via e-mail or posted on an employer Web site that adversely affects working conditions.
Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
In August 2007, President Bush signed The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ("9/11 Act").
Posted 2 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Defamation of character is a difficult crime to prove in court. Consult an attorney to determine whether your case merits a lawsuit, or whether you might take other steps to end the defamation.
11 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Libel / Slander.

Written by Avvo Staff
Criminal rights laws are in place to ensure that anyone accused of a crime is treated fairly and presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
5 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are arrested for a felony, it is best to get an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible to plan your defense.
8 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are a victim of sexual harassment while serving in the military, document the harassment. Then take safe steps to end it.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment.

Written by Avvo Staff
Psychological child abuse, also referred to as emotional abuse or maltreatment, is a pattern of acts by parents or caregivers that undermine a child’s emotional, mental, and social development.
7 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Abuse. Jurisdiction: Federal