There is often some confusion about entrapment. For instance, people think of entrapment as any situation where they feel tricked or deceived by the police. For example, if someone tried to sell drugs to an undercover police officer and was then subsequently arrested,...
Amid a packed crowd in a buzzing bar, two customers get into a heated argument. Seconds later, their trash talk turns into a full-blown fight. The usual charge for a bar brawl is simple assault. But who gets an assault charge – the one who landed the first punch or...
When a police officer suspects that someone is driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer can give them a breath test. This may be a portable breath test that can be used on the side of the road, or it may be a Breathalyzer that is administered at the police...
In the United States, noncitizens have opportunities to seek citizenship, but it often takes a considerable amount of time and effort based on their situation. Considering their citizenship status, they can face risks of deportation if they commit specific offenses....
Establishments such as hotels must keep their premises safe to protect guests like you from foreseeable harm. Overlooking hazards such as slippery floors or broken elevators can result in preventable slip and fall accidents. You may hold the hotel accountable if such...
Crime is certainly not inherently seasonal, in that it can happen all year around. But studies have found that certain types of crime follow predictable trends. One of these trends is that some types of crime, including violent crime, are more common during the summer...
If you’re facing criminal charges and you are worried about a conviction, you’ve probably started by thinking about the potential time you’d have to spend in jail or the fines that you’d have to pay. This is going to be a very significant change in your life, so...
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from “unreasonable searches and seizures.” But the mere existence of this protection does not mean that law enforcement officers might not try to violate it. For example, they may turn up at your door and want to...
A law enacted in California in 2024 expanded the state’s health insurance program to cover low-income adults no matter their immigration status. Better known as Medi-Cal, it is expected to offer free health care to over 700,000 undocumented immigrants. As the state’s...
As a U.S. citizen sponsoring a spouse, you'll navigate several procedures. One of the most significant is the spousal visa interview. This interview is a critical checkpoint in the journey toward a marriage-based green card. Being well-prepared for this step is...