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I got charged with shoplifting at the local department store. My public defender says the evidence against me is strong and that I should plead guilty. I want to go…

Negotiating your own car accident settlement takes organization as well as documentation. Patience is also critical because your negotiations could take several rounds before achieving the car accident settlement you…

Many state and local governments treat certain violations of the law as “fine-only” offenses. That is, the violation can be punished with a fine but not with incarceration. Yet failing…

The differences between a detention and an arrest are important because your rights change drastically from one to the other. In a detention, the police only need reasonable suspicion to stop…

A great restaurant can get your meal just right. And yet, a million things could go wrong. We’re not saying that restaurants are inherently dangerous places, but injuries can happen…

You are reading this on your phone at a café because your landlord locked you out today, and you’re wondering if that is okay. Is it legal?