Police reports are inadmissible because the report is not subject to cross-examination in court. A key tenet of a court trial is that the other...

Ring cameras have wide angle lenses that can capture a wide range of motion. (And if the neighbor is across the hall, whenever the poster opens...

As of January 1, 1997, common law marriage is no longer recognized in the state of Georgia. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1.1, “No common-law...

How would changing a criminal defense lawyer work?

Your husband's attorney will need to file a motion to withdraw in order for that representation to be ended. There are some instances, however,...

Is giving a legal opinion practicing law in Virginia?

As attorneys, we are not able to provide legal representation or act as attorneys in states where we are not licensed. There are limited...

The Interlock (machine) records the BAC detected in every "blow." Anything under a .025 BAC will allow the engine to start. If the offender blows...

Can I get fingerprinted and a mugshot taken if I wasn’t arrested?

And, under the new laws in IL, transporting cannabis is not illegal if it is in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant package and is reasonably...

The penalty for providing alcohol to a minor is a $2,500 fine and up to a year in jail for a misdemeanor offense. Felony offenses can result in a...

What are the penalties for receiving a failure to yield to emergency vehicle ticket?

This can be a serious infraction due to the need for emergency vehicles not to be impeded. The penalty for a first violation would be a fine of not...

There is no cause of action for wrongful termination in Illinois. Illinois law does protect workers from termination due to race, sex, age,...