Generally, no, you cannot work as an attorney (or call yourself an attorney) without passing the bar. But there many be circumstances where you can perform attorney-type work without having to take the bar. Let us explain. Can…

Answer: Generally no, not unless the defendant gives him authority to do so. But the defendant might have to give him permission as a condition of the defendant’s probation. Let us explain. Can a Probation Officer Access Your…

Generally, if a defendant dies while a criminal case is still open or pending, the case gets dismissed. But it’s not always that simple. We’ll explain. Death Of Defendant In A Criminal Case (WHAT HAPPENS?) Disclaimer The contents…

We were unable to find any statutes making it illegal to change lanes in an intersection in Rhode Island. That doesn’t make Rhode Island unique in this respect. Very few states have made this driving action unlawful. Read…

Waiver of formal arraignment usually means that the court can just get on with things. But for a defendant who has never been through the system, or his family sitting in the back, legal jargon like this can…

We were unable to find a statute that specifically prohibited someone from changing lanes in an intersection in North Carolina. It is not the best idea to do it. It adds more risk on the road than most…