After experiencing a criminal arrest and conviction, many people want to make a concerted effort to turn over a new leaf and get their lives on a better track. Finding a good job can be an important part of making this happen.  However, many people fear that having a...

To stop a motor vehicle, officers usually must at least have reasonable suspicion the driver is violating some law. That is not the case with sobriety checkpoints, however. Provided officers stop all or a random sample of vehicles, DWI checkpoints are usually legal in...

If someone is facing a drug-related charge, one of the first steps after the arrest is the initial hearing, also known as the arraignment. Facing a court hearing can be intimidating, although this initial one is brief. This hearing includes some basics such as charges...