Criminal Court Arraignment After you are arrested, you will face your first court appearance, known as an arraignment. If you fail to appear at the arraignment hearing, the judge will issue a bench
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Search & Seizure: What You Need to Know About Your Rights
Fourth Amendment Rights The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is intended to prevent illicit searches and seizures and stands out as one of the major rights an American is entitled to. In
False or Fake Allegations Of Sexual Assault Next Steps
Accusations of sexual assault are serious and should not be ignored. In the state of Connecticut, sexual assault is punishable by lengthy prison sentences, harsh fines, and registration as a sex offender. Thus, if
Failure to Maintain Lane – Why It’s a Ticketable Offense
Failure to maintain lane involves drifting out of your designated lane, changing lanes without using a signal, swerving between lanes, and weaving between lanes of traffic. As a driver, you have the responsibility
Will my child be tried as an adult or a minor?
Anyone can commit a crime, both young and old. However, children’s crimes are usually treated differently from those of an adult. We say “usually” because there are some instances in which children could