What is a Mistrial With Prejudice?
What is a mistrial with prejudice? A mistrial with prejudice is a ruling by the judge in a criminal trial that due to some sort… Read More »What is a Mistrial With Prejudice?
American Idiosyncrasies
Could You Own a Cannon Before the Second Amendment?
One of the most common arguments for gun control is that the Second Amendment has never existed without restrictions. The President of the United States,… Read More »Could You Own a Cannon Before the Second Amendment?
The Difference Between a Plaintiff, Defendant, Petitioner, Respondent, Appellant, and an Appellee
Legal jargon is complicated, and TV shows don’t help the situation. Most people have heard the terms “plaintiff” and “defendant,” but those are not the… Read More »The Difference Between a Plaintiff, Defendant, Petitioner, Respondent, Appellant, and an Appellee
Can Employers Read Your Emails in New York?
Have you ever bad-mouthed your boss on a company phone? Or have you streamed a new show at your desk? Often, such conduct violates company… Read More »Can Employers Read Your Emails in New York?
Can a Witness Be Forced to Testify?
Although the Fifth Amendment protects criminal defendants from being forced to testify against themselves, most witnesses can be forced to testify by a valid subpoena… Read More »Can a Witness Be Forced to Testify?
How to Start a MEHKO in Utah: Home Cooking Legalized
With the enactment of H.B. 94 on March 23, 2021, Utah became just the second state in the union (behind California) to legalize Microenterprise Home… Read More »How to Start a MEHKO in Utah: Home Cooking Legalized
Double Jeopardy: Why the Prosecution Cannot Appeal in a Criminal Case
Defendants who are found guilty of a crime appeal the verdict all the time. Sometimes they succeed in getting their conviction overturned or a retrial… Read More »Double Jeopardy: Why the Prosecution Cannot Appeal in a Criminal Case
What Font Does the Supreme Court Use?
The United States Supreme Court uses Century Schoolbook for its opinions and issues its orders in Lucida Sans Typewriter. Lawyers must submit briefs in a font “in the Century family.”
How Are Towns Incorporated?
Have you ever noticed those little green signs that say, “Welcome to the Town of _____, incorporated 1898?” They exist on many roads and indicate… Read More »How Are Towns Incorporated?
6 Interesting Castle Doctrine Cases
Most castle doctrine cases tend to include self-defense against home invasions, attempted burglaries, and trespassing.
