by Jim Arnold | Dec 16, 2009 | Criminal Law, FAQs
Your right to privacy when the police come knocking, pull you over, or stop you on the street. Q: When is a police investigation considered a search? A: A police investigation constitutes a search if it intrudes on a person’s “legitimate expectation of...
by Jim Arnold | Dec 16, 2009 | Bankruptcy, FAQs
Q: What exactly is bankruptcy? Will it wipe out all my debts? A: Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to help consumers and businesses eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcies can generally be described...
by Jim Arnold | Dec 16, 2009 | Foreclosure, FAQs
Avoid or delay foreclosure with short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other tactics. Q: Will my bank negotiate with me or lower my rate so I can avoid foreclosure? A: Your lender may modify your loan if you have an adjustable rate mortgage or if...
by Jim Arnold | Dec 16, 2009 | Criminal Law
How far does the Supreme Court’s ruling on an individual’s right to own a gun under Heller go? In District of Columbia v. Heller, 54 U.S. ___ (2008), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to own a gun for...
by Jim Arnold | Dec 16, 2009 | Criminal Law
by Attorney Paul Bergman Get the latest news in criminal law – from vehicle searches to federal sentencing to death penalty trends. In general, 2007 saw few major national changes in rules pertaining to criminal law and procedure. However, there were a few...
