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Can TikTok Crimes Lead to Criminal Charges?

TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, boasting over 800 million users and behind only Facebook and Instagram in sheer reach. With a focus on short-form videos, users are often incentivized to join in viral challenges that involve dynamic, attention-grabbing activities. While many of these challenges are innocent, some do […]

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Someone was summoned with a federal grand jury subpoena and is appearing before the court.

Federal Grand Jury Subpoena – 3 Steps to Take if You Receive One | Kenney Legal Defense

This is a guide for anyone who has just received a subpoena from a federal grand jury. If you are reading this, you or someone you care about has recently received a subpoena for a federal grand jury. This is an extremely serious situation. We are, indeed, glad that you are already taking the first

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Title IX Defense for College Students

Colleges and universities aggressively pursue Title IX charges against students, and the stakes are extremely high. Many students and parents fail to recognize the short-term and long-term stakes involved. Thus, they do not take the necessary steps and precautions to obtain the most favorable outcome when accused of Title IX sexual misconduct. However, students and

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FBI Search Warrants: Too Much Power, Zero Accountability | Kenney Legal Defense

According to the Department of Justice website, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national security and law enforcement agency. This agency collects, uses, and shares intelligence. Charles Bonaparte, the U.S. attorney in 1908, ordered newly hired federal investigators to report to the Chief Examiner. Later on, the office of the Chief Examiner was

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A man being wheeled into the hospital after someone called 911 for his overdose under the protection of the Good Samaritan Law.

California Good Samaritan Law: Why It’s Important

The Good Samaritan law has been around in California since 2007. It was enacted to encourage people to help others in danger and prevent fear of legal consequences. The California statute protects rescuers in medical and non-medical emergencies. The Good Samaritan law states that if a person renders medical or non-medical help to a person

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The Importance of Character Letters for Court

Character letters in a criminal case are a must. Having a criminal lawyer who thinks through an effective sentencing strategy could make a big difference in any criminal case. Part of the strategy includes character letters for the court. These provide the defendant an opportunity to show their good morals. It is often written by

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You Have the Right to Remain Silent … Use It!

In the United States, we are granted the right to remain silent when arrested or questioned by law enforcement. This is a fundamental right that helps protect our privacy and ensure that we are not coerced into giving information that may incriminate us. However, many people do not exercise this right, often because they do

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Someone hiding the bricks of drugs in the back of a car as they participate in drug trafficking.

Youth Targeted Specifically by Drug Trafficking Organizations to Smuggle Hard Drugs Across the Border

Drug cartels target teenagers and young adults, usually between the ages of 18 and 25, in Mexico to carry large quantities of drugs over the border into California, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The act of transporting these drugs is a federal crime. If caught in the U.S., they receive a felony drug trafficking charge

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Specialized Experience Matters When Hiring a Federal Criminal Lawyer

Many individuals facing federal criminal charges find out about their situation in one of two different ways. They may receive a copy of an indictment via certified mail asking them to appear in federal court. Or, in situations where a suspect is perceived to be a flight risk, law enforcement may instead knock on their

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