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Getting a Free Public Defender in Criminal Cases
Most criminal defendants can't afford private attorneys and rely on public defenders for their defense. But a defendant must qualify. Learn how.
Getting an Attorney to Handle Your Criminal Case
Within the criminal justice system, a defense attorney serves as the defendant’s guide, protector, and confidant. Learn what criminal defense lawyers do and what they cost.
Is It Illegal to Own a Bulletproof Vest?
Learn when it's legal or illegal to buy, possess, or wear bulletproof vests, or body armor, under state and federal laws.
Spousal and Marital Privileges: Can Spouses Be Forced to Testify Against One Another?
Learn how spousal immunity and marital privileges work, whether your spouse can testify against you, who holds the privilege, and when exceptions allow testimony to come in.
Is Adultery a Crime?
Adultery remains a crime in some states. Cheating on one's spouse can be a misdemeanor or felony, however, prosecutions for adultery are rare.
Marijuana: Federal Laws vs. State Laws
Confused by the clash between state and federal marijuana laws? Learn how conflicting laws impact the legal risk of prosecution, how federal laws protect medical marijuana in states, and what the recent rescheduling means for you.
Medical Marijuana and Reciprocity Between States
Heading out of state and need your medical marijuana? Reciprocity laws allow you to use your card in select states, but the rules are complex. Here is what you must know before you travel across state lines with cannabis.
Can You Transport "Legal" Marijuana Across State Lines?
Taking a road trip or catching a flight with marijuana? Even if it's legal in your state, crossing borders changes the rules. Learn how federal laws, TSA policies, and medical vs. recreational differences impact your travel plans.
Money Laundering: Crime and Penalties
Contrary to the common idiom, crime often pays. It can pay so much that people with illegally acquired funds may develop complicated plans to make the money appear to have originated from a legal source—known as money laundering.
Is Hazing a Crime?
Learn about states' criminal laws on hazing, the types of conduct punished, and the possible penalties.