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Information Concerning Your Probation Procedures vary somewhat among courts and from state to state-these general comments are for your basic information only. The Court may impose jail time, but suspend your incarceration and place you on probation. It is important that you fully comply with each of the terms of your probation so that you […]

What is Parole? When someone is paroled, they serve part of their sentence under the supervision of their community. The law says that the U.S. Parole Commission may grant parole if (a) the inmate has substantially observed the rules of the institution; (b) release would not depreciate the seriousness of the offense or promote disrespect […]

Judge rules applicant lacks ‘good moral character’ PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) – A convicted murderer who graduated from law school after getting out of prison was denied admission to the Arizona bar Wednesday he lacks “good moral character.” James Hamm, who served 17 years for his part in a drug-related robbery that left two men dead, had […]

If you are in custody and the police want to question you, they will usually first read you your Miranda rights. Failure to do so will not necessitate the dismissal of charges, but it may cause any statements made by you to be ruled inadmissible against you in court. (The Prosecutor can still attempt to […]

Are you one of the approximately 35 million people who receive a traffic ticket each year? Of the 5% that are actually contested, one half are dismissed. The remaining half usually enjoyed reduced fines or other plea bargain arrangements that were less than the original mail in fine amount. Since you are reading this you […]

These states require that all parties involved in a phone conversation be informed that the call is being taped: California Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Montana Nevada New Hampshire Pennsylvania Washington For more info see A Practical Guide to Taping Phone Calls and In-Person Conversations and always confirm with your state attorney general’s […]