If it's a first-time offense, you are unlikely to go to jail for shoplifting. However, you should expect a fine of at least $150, plus penalties...

You appear to be referring to a "dispositive motion." It means a motion seeking a court order to entirely resolve any legal issues in a case...

In general, hospitals may limit visitation rights for clinically necessary reasons or when the restrictions are reasonable. Examples include a...

If the only issue leading to your arrest was your request to speak with an attorney before discussing the situation further with police, then you...

Police can legally search someone when they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and evidence of the crime will be found...

You would have a hard time contesting the search of your pockets. You are correct that police normally need the consent of the person searched or a...

It sounds to me like you are acting appropriately to try to avoid what's called online shaming. It's a violation of privacy rights in Virginia and...

You should follow the district attorney's advice. You need to hire an attorney to help you sort through the confusion. Your description of the...

Probable cause means that a reasonable person would believe that a crime was in the process of being committed, had been committed, or was going to...

What you're really asking is when can police search private places, such as hotel rooms, without a warrant based on probable cause to believe a...