220 Answered Questions for the topic criminal justice

Criminal Justice

06/14/19

If police get a search warrant, does it have any limitations? Must the person turn over all passwords?

I'm not sure how to phrase this question and I guess it depends on circumstances. Say the police suspect you of building a bomb and a judge issues a warrant.To what extent can they search you and... more
Criminal Justice

06/14/19

How do forensic scientists help investigations?

Criminal Justice

06/14/19

Why would an attorney represent someone they know is guilty?

Criminal Justice

06/14/19

What happens if a driver refuses to sign a speeding ticket?

#### Hypothetical Facts1. A driver is pulled over for speeding.1. The officer writes a ticket and asks the driver to sign it.1. After questioned by the driver, the officer explains a signature is... more
Criminal Justice

06/13/19

What's the point of a subpoena if you can just invoke the fifth amendment?

I always thought a subpoena was an order to produce evidence or testimony, but I recently realized that you can just invoke the fifth amendment if you're served a subpoena.Given the complicated... more
Criminal Justice Law

06/12/19

Crawford v. LVNV Funding LLC

what was the reasoning behind Justice Goldberg's decision in Crawford v. LVNV Funding LLC? Identify the issue, rule of law and analysis the court used to get to the judges reasoning. Also, explain... more
Criminal Justice

06/10/19

What is a white-collar crime?

Criminal Justice

06/10/19

For what crimes’ may juveniles be tried as adults?

Criminal Justice

06/10/19

What’s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Criminal Justice

06/09/19

Is it legal for police to use their lights to go through a red light?

Many of us have seen this. A police car stops at a red light and after ten seconds with no cross-traffic, they put their lights on only (no siren) drive across the intersection against the red... more
Criminal Justice

06/08/19

How is the death penalty carried out in the United States?

Criminal Justice

06/07/19

Can we have an accessory while a principal is acquitted?

Can we have an accessory while a principal is acquitted?
Criminal Justice

06/07/19

What is a bounty hunter?

Criminal Justice

06/07/19

Is the Bible used by judges?

When making a decision, can a judge use the bible or must he go strictly by the statutes?
Criminal Justice

06/07/19

Why do some crimes go unpunished?

Criminal Justice

06/01/19

Why does a suspect have the ‘right to remain silent?’

Criminal Justice

05/30/19

Who has authority to determine whether death was natural, accidental, suicidal, or homicidal?

My understanding is that generally (and in broad strokes) it is the responsibility and authority of a jurisdiction's Coroner (a.k.a. Medical Examiner) to determine the cause and manner of any death... more
Criminal Justice

05/30/19

Must a subpoena be signed for?

Criminal Justice

05/30/19

Warrants and statements under oath?

If an arrest warrant is issued does that mean a statement was made under oath? If so if a part of the statement for the arrest warrant is proven false what are the implications? In the case of a... more
Criminal Justice

05/30/19

If I consume cannabis and walk across the state line, can I get arrested?

Cannabis is legal in some states. In others, not so much. So if I am in a state where cannabis is legal, smoke it and walk across state line, without taking any with me, just in me, can I get... more
Criminal Justice

05/29/19

What is the definition of fraud?

Criminal Justice

05/27/19

What law determines when you have been ordered to pull over for a traffic stop?

What laws in the U.S. (specifically, Massachusetts) govern *when* you need to pull over for a traffic stop? I understand that if a police vehicle comes up behind you with lights flashing it's clear... more
Criminal Justice

05/26/19

How is a jury selected?

Criminal Justice

05/25/19

What is jurisdiction?

Criminal Justice

05/24/19

What are Mandatory Minimums?

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