You can file charges against them … but only if you have the evidence to prove it. In Texas, the criminal charge for filing a false police report...

Hearsay refers to out of court statements used to prove the truth of the matter being investigated or prosecuted. Hearsay is generally inadmissible...

The only thing I would add is that if you’re considering a lawsuit, it sounds like Title 42, Section 1983 of the U.S. Code might be a good option....

You could write a letter to the judge overseeing your case explaining your complaint about your public defender and asking for a different one....

Your question is directed at the quality of the police investigation. It’s difficult to win lawsuits against police over how well they investigate...

I’ll tell you the general rule on medical care for persons who are arrested or jailed and you can decide whether it applies to your situation. Law...

You have only a slim possibility of success with a lawsuit. Police can sometimes be sued for providing inadequate protection, but it's difficult to...

If you won in court and the judgment shows that your civil right against illegal search and seizure was violated, you could have the basis for a...

You have no obligation to talk to the police. You can simply say, “I prefer my privacy,” or “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.”...

To compel prosecutors to turn over complete evidence, a criminal defendant's attorney can file a motion to compel discovery while citing relevant...