What white collar crime attorneys do, the federal fraud and money laundering laws behind most charges, how loss drives sentencing, and how to pick a lawyer.
A disposition is the final outcome of a case, such as a conviction, acquittal or dismissal. What it means in criminal, civil and juvenile court, and on records.
How New York DWI cases get dismissed or reduced: challenging the stop and the test, VTL 1192 plea limits, DWAI, license rules and refusal hearings explained.
Colorado allows adult cannabis and personal use of psilocybin and some other natural medicines, within limits. What's allowed, what's a crime, and federal law.
First-degree murder usually means a premeditated killing or felony murder; second-degree covers other malicious killings. How federal and state law set the line.
A dismissed case is not a conviction, but it can still show up on background checks. How the FCRA, EEOC guidance, ban-the-box laws and sealing protect you.
Missouri's age of consent is 17, not 18 or 21. What Chapter 566 says, why the 21-and-over rule is misread, penalties, the student law and registration.
How US law treats smartphone encryption: the Riley warrant rule, whether you can be forced to give a passcode or face unlock, and phone searches at the border.
A dismissal ends the case, but it may be refiled if it is without prejudice. Criminal vs civil dismissals, double jeopardy limits, and clearing your record.
How long a felony charge can stay pending: the Sixth Amendment, the federal Speedy Trial Act's 30- and 70-day limits, excluded time, and how state rules differ.
