| Juvenile Arrests and Procedures |
| When a juvenile is arrested they are entitled to many of the same rights that an adult is entitled to upon arrest. More... |
| UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A WEAPON |
| In some states, a person commits the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon if he or she intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun, an illegal knife, or a club on his or her person. More... |
| Criminal Forfeitures and Attorney Fees |
| Although a defendant has a right to an attorney and although the attorney has a right to be compensated for her services, the defendant does not necessarily have the right to transfer an asset to that attorney in lieu of payment when the asset may be subject to criminal forfeiture. Generally, the defendant may transfer an asset for compensation to her attorney if:More... |
| FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| Although states are primarily responsible for prosecuting domestic violence cases, the federal government has enacted several laws that may be used by federal authorities to prosecute such cases. Those federal laws include the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), and statutes that prohibit interstate domestic violence and interstate violation of a protective order. More... |
| JURISDICTION |
| Jurisdiction is a court's power to hear and to decide cases. There are two types of jurisdiction. The two types are subject-matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. Subject-matter jurisdiction is the power of a particular court to hear and to decide certain types of cases. Personal jurisdiction is the power that a court exercises over a particular person. More... |
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