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eHow's legal experts discuss criminal law, from restraining orders and capital punishment to sex crimes and domestic violence. Understand the process from the arrest through the trial, as well as the aftermath, including incarceration, parole and probation. Crimes committed by minors falling under juvenile law are also explained in detail. Other legal topics covered via step-by-step instructions in this criminal law section include drug crimes, theft and the basics of criminal law.

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How to Respond to a DUI

By llreynolds

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Most people experience few more frightening experiences than being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You're treated like a criminal because, in most states, driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over eight ... more »

How to Search a Car

By eHow Legal Editor

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Out of the house, away from watchful parental eyes, teens can sometimes get themselves into trouble. To be on the safe side, knowing how to search a car is a useful skill for every parent with a licensed teen... more »

How to Search a Female Inmate for Contraband

By eHow Legal Editor

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Searching female inmates for contraband upon arrival in prison and throughout their sentence is highly regulated and can be complicated, especially at women's confinement centers staffed by largely male guards. As you learn how to search a female ... more »

How to Search a Male Inmate for Contraband

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Contraband is a serious problem both going into prison and out of prison. Properly knowing how to search an inmate promotes safety for the guards and inmates, while regulating illegal contraband within the prison. Prisoners are very clever with ... more »

How to Search Court Records of Collin County, Texas

By WCrew

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Follow the steps below to search civil and criminal court records of Collin County, Texas... more »

How to Search Court Records of Denton County, Texas

By WCrew

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Follow the steps below to search civil, probate, family or criminal court records of Denton County, Texas... more »

How to Send Money to a Prisoner

By eHow Legal Editor

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Inmates can buy beverages, snacks, writing materials, shoes, clothing and toiletries in prison. If you have a friend or family member in prison and would like to send that person some money, keep the following guidelines in mind... more »

How to Show Murder Evidence to a Jury

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One of the challenges inherent in the American legal system is the need to establish an accused criminal's guilt beyond all question. To do this, you'll need to show a jury convincing proof that the defendant did, in fact, commit the crime with ... more »

How to SOLVE WARRANTS WITH LOW PUNISHMENT

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How to Sue a Jail

By eHow Legal Editor

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The U.S. houses more prisoners than any other country in the world, so it is no surprise that inmates suffer problems at the hands of some jailers. As a consequence, individuals need to know how to go about filing suit against a jail. Follow ... more »

How to Survive a Night in Jail

By eHow Legal Editor

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About 2 percent of the male population of the U.S. spends at least one night in jail in the course of a lifetime. The most common reasons include drug possession, drunk driving, assault, shoplifting and assorted, open warrants. Whatever the ... more »

How to Survive Allegations of Child Abuse

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Allegations of child abuse have reached epidemic proportions, not only in America, but internationally. Dean Tong, who writes extensively on this subject, describes such allegations as the "ultimate weapon" in contentious divorce and custody ... more »

How to Survive in Federal Prison

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Heading to a federal prison for the first time is like a nightmare coming true. You've heard or watched the stories of what goes on behind bars and soon you'll be one of those looking from the inside out. Getting locked up is a scary and ... more »

How to Survive Jury Duty

By karen6

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Why is it, the thought of having to serve on jury duty is about as much fun as going to the dentist. You know it's necessary, but you don't want to do either one... more »

How to Take a Statement from a Crime Suspect

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Criminal justice personnel, especially law enforcement officers, must know how to correctly obtain a legal statement from a crime suspect that will maintain credibility in court. There are five parts of taking an official statement... more »

How to Tell if a Defendant Is Full of It Like Judge Mills Lane

By eHow Legal Editor

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"Any judge who tells you he or she always knows when someone is lying, is lying himself," says Nevada state judge and TV star, Judge Mills Lane. Nevertheless, there are ways to follow up on your suspicions... more »

How to Train as a Paralegal

By Edward Contreras

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Learning to become a paralegal generally requires the intellect or curiosity that a reporter, english major or college level reading student has mastered; the reason is that writing non fiction well is a great first entry into the field of ... more »

How to Understand a Child's Rights After Being Arrested

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When a child is arrested, he or she usually has the same rights as an adult under federal law. Local regulations may provide additional protection for both minors and their parents. It's important that you know these rights to make sure there are ... more »

How to Understand an HRO Restraining Order

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An HRO, or harassment restraining order, is a court order that declares one individual must stay away from another. If they disobey, they may face severe penalties. HROs typically are issued when two parties have no previous relationship--they ... more »

How to Understand an OFP Restraining Order

By eHow Legal Editor

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An order for protection (OFP) is a court order that specifies the restrictions placed on the party against whom it has been filed. In many states, it carries more weight than an HRO (harassment restraining order)... more »

How to Understand Assault Charges

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Assault is defined as the intent to frighten someone into thinking he or she will face bodily harm, or the intent to commit battery with more than verbal language. Assault charges can be confusing, so here are suggestions of how to deal with this ... more »

How to Understand California Laws: Preliminary Provisions

By awriteriam

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What has 1,032 total pages of laws? California's Penal and Vehicle Codes. California Peace Officers complete a minimum of 664 hours at the police academy, the vast majority of it covering those very codes. Of course, that is not enough time to ... more »

How to Understand Grand Theft as It Relates to Your Permanent Record

By eHow Legal Editor

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Grand theft is a felony crime, and the definition varies from state to state. If you have a conviction on your record, it can be accessed during a criminal background check... more »

How to Understand the Grand Theft Trial Process

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Grand theft is the intentional theft of property in excess of a certain monetary value, which varies by state. In some states, for example, stolen goods or services over $400 qualify as grand theft. This is a felony crime, and offenders can serve ... more »

How to understand the Patriot Act

By lama7557

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This article gives a viewpoint of the U.S. patriot act.. more »