There are similarities between the two, but they are inherently different. Both are basically guarantees that if the criminal defendant is released from police custody, he or she will return
Top NYC criminal lawyer Ryan Blanch speaking to BBC News Do I really need to hire an attorney for a simple crime, especially if I plan to plead guilty? In
Given the recent and widely-publicized incidents of police violence against citizens involved in basic traffic stops, it would be helpful to educate yourself as much as possible on the legalities
The little speech you always hear when someone is arrested is stuffed with essential rights protected by the American constitution. One small part of that is the right to an
Saying someone is pleading “the Fifth” in every day conversation is usually understood to mean that they will not make admit to something that could be potentially embarrassing, or could
A lot of civil cases are resolved outside of court through a settlement process – each side avoids the headache and cost of going to trial by sacrificing a little
The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is one of the most historically litigated amendments, having cases up in the Supreme Court as recently as 2016. This amendment forbids unreasonable
Becoming a participant in the criminal justice system in America can be confusing, intimidating and downright scary – with one of the highest rates of incarceration per person in the
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