Crime

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

Jul 9, 2026 8 min read

An original guide to expungement, sealing, eligibility limits, and record effects for domestic violence convictions.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

An in-depth look at why extremely long sentences for juveniles in non-homicide cases raise constitutional concerns and how courts are…

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

Explains when and why judges revoke bail, key violations, legal standards, consequences like bond forfeiture, and what defendants can do…

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

An overview of DUI hardship licenses, including eligibility, restrictions, required documents, and common steps to apply.

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

An in-depth look at why courts increasingly find unaffordable cash bail unconstitutional and how this reshapes pretrial justice.

Jul 9, 2026 10 min read

Explains when police may order a warrantless blood draw from an unconscious DUI suspect and how the Mitchell decision limits…

Jul 9, 2026 9 min read

A practical look at money, status, and minimum‑security prisons, debunking the myth that wealth alone buys a cushy sentence.

Jul 9, 2026 10 min read

An in-depth look at stop-and-frisk, its legal basis, civil rights concerns, and practical reforms police departments need now.

Jul 9, 2026 10 min read

An in-depth look at racially motivated or biased 911 calls, how hate crime laws work, and when calling police can…

Jul 9, 2026 11 min read

An in-depth look at California’s efforts to reduce cash bail, the legal changes behind them, and the ongoing debate over…