It’s highly unlikely that you would be sent to jail for a first-time shoplifting offense for $40. Jail is normally reserved for repeat offenders in...

It wouldn’t matter whether you were questioned by different police officers, some from Massachusetts and some from New York. If you were given...

Whether you realize it or not, you are implying a violation of your Eighth Amendment rights to be free of cruel and unusual punishments. ...

If you’ve already filed motions for a new trial and an appeal, and if they were denied, you might simply need to accept the sentence you were...

There would be no criminal penalty against putting up the lawn sign denouncing the officer. However, you run the risk of a defamation lawsuit from...

It sounds like you might have a criminal defense called "alibi." Basically it means that you are being falsely accused and that you can show you...

The answer to your question depends on how several circumstances are balanced. It also varies between states. In California, a 16-year-old...

You’ve described a classic case of trespass. It carries the potential for both criminal and civil charges. I recommend that you file a police...

You might have grounds to file a civil action against your tormentor for malicious prosecution. Malicious prosecution refers to filing legal...

If you're seeking a restraining order against a federal agency or its agents, then you would need to file your complaint in U.S. District Court for...