Criminal Law Author
Austin Merrill
Austin Merrill is a seasoned attorney with a focus on criminal defense and white collar crime. He has represented numerous high-profile clients and has a strong track record of success in the courtroom.
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How Long Do Police Have to File DUI Charges in PA?What Happens When a Criminal Complaint Is Filed Against You?The Right to Freedom From Unreasonable Searches and SeizuresIs Exhibition of Speed a Misdemeanor?Where Can You Legally Dumpster Dive?What Happens If You Kill a Police K9?Can You Get a Bond at a Preliminary Hearing?Can a Security Guard Detain You for Trespassing?When Does Forgery Become a Federal Crime?How Long Does the Criminal Appeal Process Take?How to Appeal a Speeding Ticket in CourtIbn-Tamas v. United States: Case Summary and RulingDo You Go to Jail for a 3rd DUI Offense?Is It Illegal to Get Water From a Fire Hydrant?What Does Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) Mean in Court?Can a Felon Legally Own a Flare Gun?How Many Times Can You Expunge Your Record?Penalties for Driving on a DUI-Suspended License in PAHow Much Weed Can You Grow Legally?What Happens If You Violate an Injunction?Which Amendment Protects You From Trial Without Enough Evidence?When Are Police Allowed to Search Your Trash?What Are the Legal Consequences of Driving on the Sidewalk?What Three Conditions Must Be Present to Charge a Criminal Case?Iannelli v. United States: Wharton's Rule ExplainedUnited States v. Perez and the Manifest Necessity DoctrineConcepcion v. United States: What It Means for SentencingState v. Utter and the Conditioned Response DefensePeople v. Marrero and the Mistake of Law DefenseYates v. United States: Is a Fish a Tangible Object?