Criminal Law Author

Addison Brooks

Addison Brooks is a seasoned criminal law attorney with a strong background in white collar crime and federal crimes. She has represented numerous high-profile clients and has a proven track record of success.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University, LL.M. in Criminal Law

10+ yearsWhite Collar CrimeFederal Crimes

Articles by Addison Brooks

United States v. Miller (1939) Explained Commonwealth v. Welansky and Reckless Conduct Fischer v. United States: SCOTUS's Obstruction Ruling City of Columbus v. Freeman: HGN Test Admissibility The People v. Scott Ruling on Police Probable Cause The Durham Case and the Insanity Defense Duckworth v. Eagan and Its Impact on Miranda Rights The Curtis Case: A Supreme Court Decision on Jury Bias Jones v. Hendrix 21-857: Supreme Court Decision Explained The Francis Case: Can the State Execute Someone Twice?Commonwealth v. Barr: A New Standard for Police Pursuits Aidan Fucci Case: From Murder to Life Sentence The Oxford Case: A Landmark Parental Liability Ruling Can Criminal and Civil Cases Be Tried Together?How Do I Know If My Criminal Record Is Sealed?Does a Probation Drug Test Include Methadone?What Happens If You Fail a Drug Test on Federal Probation?Can a Convicted Felon Legally Carry a Gun?What Is the Penalty for Credit Card Fraud?What Class of Felony Is Manslaughter?When Does a Verbal Threat Become a Crime?What Happens If You Refuse to Talk to a Detective?Is Recreational Weed Legal in Puerto Rico?How to Get a Case Dismissed Before Trial What Is the Most Common Penalty for a First-Time DUI?What Are the Four Types of Criminal Homicide?What Is Police Entrapment as a Legal Defense?What Are the Four Important Parts of a Criminal Trial?Who Yields at a 4-Way Stop: Right-of-Way Rules What Constitutes Aggravated Harassment?