CRIMINAL LAW

Racial profiling can be defined in various ways. Under the narrowest definition, racial profiling occurs when a law enforcement officer stops and questions, searches and/or arrests someone solely on the basis of that person’s race or ethnicity. This definition, which unfortunately has been incorporated into a few states’ anti-profiling statutes, is so narrow that it […]

In addition to any special terms of probation, every individual who is placed on probation in lieu of serving their jail term is required: to notify the Court of any change of address within 48 hours; to notify the Court of any change in employment within five days; to notify the Court prior to leaving […]

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 […]