Crime

Plain-English legal guides, explained clearly and kept up to date.

Jul 9, 2026 8 min read

An original guide to the risks, enforcement, and policy debates around contraband cell phones in prisons.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

Learn what expungement is, who qualifies, and how to clear or seal criminal records, with key steps, limits, and FAQs.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

A practical guide to deciding between a public defender and private DUI lawyer, with pros, cons, costs and key questions.

Jul 9, 2026 6 min read

Learn when Miranda warnings apply, what the right to remain silent means, and how custodial questioning affects evidence.

Jul 9, 2026 1 min read

An in-depth, plain‑language guide to arrests, police booking, fingerprints, mugshots, bail, and release in the criminal justice system.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

An in-depth look at perjury, obstruction of justice, and grand jury testimony through the lens of the Barry Bonds steroid…

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

An in-depth guide to refusing DUI field sobriety and chemical tests, legal risks, and practical decision-making during a traffic stop.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

How changing cannabis laws affect police authority to search vehicles based only on marijuana odor, and what drivers should know.

Jul 9, 2026 10 min read

An in-depth look at how the First Amendment applies to teasing police dogs, and where speech becomes criminal conduct.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

Learn how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo safely with planning tips, DUI basics, legal consequences, and answers to common questions.