Can the police search my cell phone?

Now a days we don’t just use our phones to make calls and send text messages. Cell phones are now our cameras, documenting our daily lives. They have personal information stored on them, often times sensitive financial information. They store our passwords to numerous...

What Happens at First Appearances?

If someone you know is arrested and is not eligible for a standard bond, they will be required to spend the night in jail and appear before a Judge or Magistrate for “first appearances”.  Typically held in the morning on weekends and holidays, and early...

What if I receive a Notice to Appear?

If you are issued a Notice to Appear by Law Enforcement, you are being charged with a misdemeanor crime.  Depending on the charge, you can face up to 60 days or a year in jail, in addition to probation and fines.  You must hire counsel or appear in person in court on...