How to Overcome These 5 Common Questions of Criminal Charges
When a criminal charge is officially filed, the defendant must attend a First Appearance. …
What is a Felony?
A Felony is the most serious level of crime. A felony is defined as any crime punishable by at least a year in prison. …
More Enhanceable Offenses
Felony Threats of Violence, also known as “Terroristic Threats,” is a charge that criminalizes making serious threats toward another person or people. …
What happens if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you will be taken into police custody, informed of your rights, and potentially charged with a crime. …
When is it okay for an officer to search me?
An officer can search you if they have your consent, a valid warrant, probable cause, or if you're being lawfully arrested and the search is related to the arrest. …
What if I consent to the search?
If you consent to a search by the police, you waive your Fourth Amendment rights, allowing them to search without a warrant or probable cause, and any evidence they find can be used against you in court. …
Search Warrant
A search warrant is an order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search of a specific location. …
Help! I Got Caught With A Gun!
Gun charges most commonly prohibit the possession of firearms or ammunition by ineligible persons, the possession of guns and drugs together, the possession of certain firearms accessories, or the possession of firearms without certain permits. …
Orders for Protection
An order of protection is a document issued by a court to protect victim of domestic abuse. …
Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide FAQs
Today there are sex crimes charged in both state and federal court and all involve serious consequences. Charges involving criminal sexual conduct are among the most serious in criminal law and automatically stressful... …
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