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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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What Are Grand Jury Proceedings? According to Bouvier Law Dictionary a grand jury is a large jury that consists of 16 to 23 people, which investigates crimes and indicts defendants in felony cases. The grand jury consists of individuals within your community who are gathered to examine the evidence to determine whether the evidence suggests …