Those accused of crimes in the United States benefit from a presumption of innocence. Members of the public and those involved in the criminal justice system should not assume someone is guilty until the courts reach a verdict in their case. Criminal defendants are...
If there is one civil right related to criminal charges that most people know, it is probably the right to remain silent. It is part of the Miranda warning, which many people can recite due to watching movies and TV shows with criminal justice storylines. Despite...
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable property searches and seizures. Illinois police officers need a legal justification to go through someone's home or vehicle. Sometimes, officers have probable cause to suspect a crime based on certain...
White-collar criminal charges involve accusations of fraud, embezzlement or other financial crimes. Companies sometimes refer cases to prosecutors. Other times, regulatory authorities indict specific people after an investigation. Those accused of white-collar...