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October, 2006 In 41 states, people accused or convicted of crimes have the legal right to rewrite history. They can have their criminal records expunged, and in theory that means that all traces of their encounters with the justice system will disappear. But enormous commercial databases are fast undoing the societal bargain of expungement, one […]

Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients. These factors combine to make meth-amphetamine a drug with high potential for widespread abuse. Methamphetamine is commonly known as “speed,” “meth,” and “chalk.” In its smoked form it is […]

The United States Constitution, by the Fifth Amendment, and all state constitutions, provide that no person can be compelled to give evidence against himself, i.e., evidence that would subject himself to criminal prosecution. The purpose of the privilege is to protect a witness from being forced to give testimony leading to the infliction of penalties […]

Our crime attorneys (criminal law defense attorneys) exclusively practice criminal defense, nationwide. Each of our attorneys has successfully represented many hundreds (and even thousands) of clients facing serious, life-altering criminal matters. What makes WORLD Law Direct crime attorneys so successful? We have developed the most innovative, aggressive and dynamic defense strategies in the nation. We […]

In litigation, written statement describing details of the charges laid against a defendant, and given to him or her by the plaintiff or prosecutor. In case of an indictable offense, it is also called a bill of indictment. Bill of particulars: factual detail submitted by a claimant after a request by the adverse party which […]

Justices rule that drug fight outweighs privacy concerns. WASHINGTON, June 27, 2002 – The Supreme Court ruled that public school officials can require random drug testing of students who want to take part in extracurricular activities. The Fourth Amendment prohibits “unreasonable searches and seizures,” and the plaintiffs in the case at issue, two students from […]