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Everything you need to know about EXPUNGEMENTS

Expungement is a useful, but oft-misunderstood tool for criminal defendants. Many people think that lawyers can work a miracle using expungement procedures, but very often, the process can be lengthy,

Origins of Crime

Most people that get involved with the court system would prefer to work things about between themselves before having to get a judge or a jury involved to decide matters

Voir Dire (Jury Selection)

On television, the audience usually only gets to see a criminal trial in the middle, when the exciting (or more exciting) parts are in full-swing. But most people do not

Stop and Stare

Stop and Stare:  “Mere Presence” at the Scene of an Arrest is Not Interference with that Arrest At any moment in New York, someone is probably getting arrested.  Even though

What’s the Difference Between Larceny and Burglary?

One of the most confusing aspects of crime for those who don’t deal with the law often is understanding the difference between common crimes, especially crimes involving property. Whether you’ve

The Blanch Blog

3 Differences Between Civil Law and Criminal Law

Going to court can feel like an overwhelming event, especially if the case is complex and full of details. Before you begin to feel frustrated from having to understand so

The Blanch Blog

3 Things to Do When You’ve Witnessed a Crime

If you live in a large city, chances are you encounter dozens of people every day. Most of the time, they’ll just pass by without having to give them a