Criminal Law FAQs

• Q: I Was Pulled Over For A Traffic Violation And Questioned. Isnt This An Illegal Interrogation?
  A: Police questioning during a routine traffic stop is not usually considered to be an "illegal interrogation."  An illegal interrogation is when the … More
• Q: Is Invoking My Right To Remain Silent The Same Thing As Asking For An Attorney?
  A: No.  A criminal suspect's Miranda rights include being told they have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.  However, these are two … More
• Q: What is expungement?
  A: Expungement is the legal process by which a person’s criminal record can be destroyed or sealed from public disclosure. Every state has different … More
• Q: What sort of records can be expunged?
  A: Generally, any sort of legal records relating to an arrest, questioning, imprisonment, or court proceeding can be expunged. This includes records from the police … More
• Q: What are the requirements for having a criminal record expunged?
  A: While the exact requirements for expungement vary from state to state, there are some expungement requirements that are commonly found in state expungement … More
• Q: What are the chances of having a criminal record expunged?
  A: It depends on your state’s law. In many states, it is up to the judge’s discretion whether to grant your expungement request. Some factors that … More
• Q: Can I have my juvenile records expunged?
  A: Most states seal, expunge, or otherwise destroy juvenile records once the juvenile offender reaches a certain age, which is usually the age of adulthood. In some … More
• Q: If I have a record expunged, do I have to disclose it to anyone in the future?
  A: While expungement effectively erases your criminal record, leaving you free to withhold its existence, there are still some circumstances in which you may have to … More
• Q: What is Assault?
  A: Assault is defined as the threat of immediate physical harm.  No actual physical touching is necessary, and in fact if there is a touching the act is no longer … More