Criminal Law Author

Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia

Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia is a compassionate attorney with a focus on criminal law and juvenile justice. She has represented numerous young clients in juvenile court and has a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by juvenile offenders.

Credentials

J.D., University of Illinois College of Law

8+ yearsCriminal LawJuvenile Justice

Assigned posts

Articles by Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia

Can a Minor Legally Possess and Carry a Taser?Can You Drink on the Street in Nashville?What to Expect at a DUI EvaluationDoes a Passenger Have to Show ID During a Traffic Stop?How Long Can You Be in Jail for Boating While Intoxicated?Is Lying About Your Income Illegal?What to Do When an Adult Child Steals Money From ParentsSupreme Court Ruling on Driving Without a LicenseWhat Happens When Getting Kicked Out of the Military for DrugsWhat to Do If Someone Tries to Run You Off the RoadCan Motorcycles Ride in the Bike Lane?Can You Go to Jail for Criminal Conspiracy?Do You Have to Pay Red Light Camera Tickets in Los Angeles?State v. Forrest: Premeditation and DeliberationSmith v. United States: The Meaning of “Use” a FirearmWeems v. United States and Cruel and Unusual PunishmentUnited States v. Dean and Judicial Sentencing DiscretionTN v. Harvey: Is Marijuana Smell Probable Cause in TN?Steagald v. United States: Searching a Third-Party HomeWhat Does State v. Jones Mean in a Criminal Case?What Happens If You Run a Red Light in NJ?Lockyer v. Andrade: A Three-Strikes, Eighth Amendment CaseState vs. Clark and the Confrontation ClauseTanner v. United States and Juror MisconductThe Gary Simmons Case: A Landmark Death Penalty RulingWhat Is an Accessory to a Crime Charge?Can You Bring Weed Across the Canadian Border?What Happens at a Probable Cause Hearing?What Happens If I Do Not Show Up for a Subpoena?When Does a False Allegation Become a Crime?