Infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies are the three classifications of law violations. The type of crime, and the resulting punishments, differentiate the three from each other. Infractions are the petty offenses that are punishable by fines, seldom ever jail time. The most common infractions are driving...

Bail is so darn expensive because it acts as an incentive for the defendant to comply with all of his or her release terms and conditions; including showing up to court as scheduled. If the defendant honors this agreement, he or she will receive his...

If you have a criminal history, it may seem like the odds are going to be stacked against you. Employers and landlords can look into your history, as can banks and universities. If they are comparing you against another qualified individual, then you think your...

Another holiday weekend is coming up: Labor Day Weekend. It is yet another long weekend of traveling, beach going, partying, drinking, and just having some plain old fun. Let us all plan to keep it fun, and only fun. There is zero excitement in getting...

Family is the most important thing in life; we think everyone can agree to that, above all the disagreements and arguments that happen. Family members are the ones we can rely on most when we need them, no matter what age we are, and no...

Just when you thought you had heard all of the strange and bizarre outcomes of playing Pokémon Go; getting hit by a car, falling off a cliff or into a lake, losing control of the vehicle, or getting robbed, a new news story hits. Two...