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If you are charged with the crime of unlawful eviction, the consequences can be very serious. You may face up to a year in jail and can face civil and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 for each separate violation.  If...

It’s stressful to be contacted by the police. If you were contacted by the police, it was most likely a detective who knocked on your door or gave you a call. Although some detectives can be open with you and will say...

The 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Courts have interpreted the 4th Amendment to require the government to obtain a warrant in some situations prior to...

If you threaten someone, you could be charged with a crime. The specific charges that can be brought by the prosecution are dependent on the nature of the threat. This article discusses the common ways in which threats may be...

It’s frightening when people worry that they are under police investigation. Sometimes people know they did something illegal, and they are wondering whether the police are investigating them to arrest them. Other...