What Is a Plea Bargain and When Should You Accept or Deny It?
A prosecutor offers to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor if you agree to plead guilty. Your attorney says the offer could keep you … Read more
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Can You Vote With a Felony Conviction? Voting Rights Restoration by State
Yes, people with felony convictions can vote in many parts of the United States. In some states, voting rights return as soon as a person … Read more
How to File a Complaint Against a Police Officer, Where to Report Misconduct and What Happens Next?
A police officer pulls you over, searches your car, or uses force during an arrest. You believe something about the encounter was wrong. You want … Read more
Small Claims Court Limits by State – How Much You Can Sue For Without a Lawyer?
Someone owes you $4,000 and refuses to pay. Your landlord kept your security deposit. A contractor took your money but never finished the job. Going … Read more
What Happens When a Witness Refuses to Testify in Court?
A witness who refuses to testify can be fined, held in contempt of court, or even sent to jail. But refusing to testify is not … Read more
Can Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Face ID or a Fingerprint?
Courts are still fighting over this question, and the answer can change with a small detail. In one federal case, officers grabbed a man’s thumb … Read more
Can You Choose a Halfway House? Who Controls the Decision and What to Check Before You Move In
You may have a real choice of halfway house, or the final address may be controlled by a court, corrections agency, probation office, parole authority, … Read more
How to Get Your License Back in Washington State in 2026?
Getting a suspended or revoked driver license back in Washington depends on the reason you lost it. A DUI, repeated moving violations, an unresolved traffic … Read more
Can You Get Married While You’re in Prison?
A couple in Texas and a couple in California can ask the same legally settled question and receive very different instructions. An incarcerated person can … Read more
The River Park Square Scandal, Why the 2008 Federal Investigation Still Leaves Questions
Disclosure: The original version of this article was published in 2008 by an author who participated with former Spokane City Council member Cherie Rodgers in … Read more