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What Is Double Jeopardy? Double jeopardy is a US constitutional clause that prohibits the state from trying an individual for a crime more than once. This means that if the defendant was acquitted or found not guilty by the… 
Estate planning is an essential task that many do not complete. Death is a taboo subject in many places, and the impending loss of a loved one makes it difficult to approach the topic. However, while sufficiently organizing your estate… 
How To Convert An LLC To A Corporation? For a new business owner, choosing their business’ legal entity is a significant decision. Making this choice comes down to the differences in personal liability, business associated taxes, and other contributing factors… 
Can I Obtain A Gun Permit With A Simple Assault On My Record? An assault with a firearm conviction can have a lifetime ban of owning a gun; however, among other misdemeanor charges, a simple assault conviction only carries… 
Can You Remain Silent? Yes. In the US, you have a constitutional right to remain silent. You do not have to give an explanation of why you are not speaking, simply say “I want to remain silent.” You are… 
What Is Retail Theft? Retail theft – or shoplifting – is when a person will “feloniously steal, take, carry, lead, or drive away the personal property of another” (Cal. Pen. Code § 484). These individuals usually take items from… 
One of the tools used in the criminal system is a plea bargain. However, while plea bargains have proved effective in some cases, they do not come without controversy either. First to define, a plea bargain is an agreement between… 
Mediation is a dispute-resolving process that includes a neutral third party, or mediator. The two opposing parties are not given a judgement by the mediator, but rather the mediator acts as an aid and facilitator of communication in order to… 
