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Scales of Justice and Gavel Symbolizing Habeas Corpus Law

What is habeas corpus?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Habeas corpus is a court petition that requires the government to justify a person’s detention and allows a judge to order release if the custody is unlawful. It acts as a key constitutional safeguard against being jailed without legal basis or due process. This article explains what habeas corpus means, when it’s used, and how […]

Scales of Justice and Gavel Representing Double Jeopardy Law

Appellate Law Constitutional Law

What is double jeopardy?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Double jeopardy is the Fifth Amendment protection that generally bars a second prosecution or punishment for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction. It aims to stop the government from repeatedly trying someone until it wins, though separate sovereigns and certain mistrials can allow another case. This article explains when jeopardy attaches, what counts […]

Police Officer Reading Miranda Rights to Suspect

Arrest Procedures Criminal Procedure

What is Miranda rights?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Miranda rights are 5 constitutional protections police must read before questioning you in custody, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. They come from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1966 case Miranda v. Arizona and help prevent coerced or uninformed statements. This article explains what the warning includes, when it’s required, […]

Arrest Procedures Criminal Procedure

What is probable cause?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Probable cause is the reasonable belief—based on specific facts and circumstances—that a crime was committed or evidence of a crime will be found. It’s the constitutional standard police generally must meet to make an arrest, conduct a search, or obtain a warrant under the Fourth Amendment. This article explains how probable cause is defined, how […]

Lawyer and Client Discussing Plea Bargain in Courtroom

Criminal Defense Criminal Law

What is a plea bargain?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A plea bargain is an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty or no contest—often to a reduced charge or with a recommended lighter sentence—in exchange for avoiding trial. Prosecutors use plea bargains to resolve cases efficiently, while defendants may accept them to limit risk and uncertainty at sentencing. This article explains how plea bargains […]

Gavel and Legal Documents Representing Bail Proceedings

Bail and Bond Bail and Pretrial Release

What is bail?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Bail is money or a bond a defendant posts to secure release from jail while awaiting trial, and the amount is set by a judge or schedule based on the charge and risk factors. It helps ensure the person returns to court and complies with release conditions, though some cases allow release without paying (own […]

Court Procedures and Legal Process Criminal Law

What is a grand jury?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A grand jury is a panel—typically 16 to 23 citizens in federal cases—that decides whether there’s probable cause to charge someone with a crime. It hears evidence presented by prosecutors in confidential proceedings and can issue an indictment, subpoena witnesses, or request documents. This article explains how grand juries work, what “probable cause” means, key […]

Judge Presiding over Courtroom Arraignment Proceedings

Criminal Defense DUI & DWI Defense

What is an arraignment?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An arraignment is a defendant’s first formal court appearance after arrest or a charging document is filed, where the judge reads the charges and the defendant enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). It typically happens soon after arrest and may include bail decisions and key notice of rights. This article explains what […]

Judge's Gavel on Wooden Desk in Courtroom

Arraignment Criminal Charges and Procedures

What is an indictment?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An indictment is a formal written charge issued—typically by a grand jury—stating there is probable cause to believe a person committed a crime. It authorizes prosecutors to proceed with felony charges and signals that a case is moving forward in criminal court. This article explains how indictments work, what evidence standards apply, how they differ […]

Irs Tax Documents with Red Warning Flags

Business Tax Issues IRS Audits and Examinations

Tax Controversy Guide: IRS Red Flags & Resolution Tips

February 28, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Learn what triggers IRS audits and tax disputes. Understand red flags like excessive deductions, settlement tax exemptions, and pain suffering compensation tax issues. Get tips for avoiding scrutiny and achieving successful tax controversy resolution when disputes arise.

State and Local Tax Forms and Calculator on Desk

Business Taxation Estate Tax Planning

State and Local Tax Guide: Rates, Rules & Compliance

February 28, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

State sales tax rates range from 2.9% to 7.25% across 45 states. Businesses must understand nexus rules, register permits, collect proper rates, and meet estate tax return filing requirements. Estate tax exemption limits vary by state, with various estate tax reduction strategies available for compliance.

Global Cannabis Law Reform Map with Legal Documents

Cannabis Law and Policy Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

Cannabis Law Reform: A 2024 Global Legal Analysis

February 28, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Cannabis law reform varies globally in 2024, with countries implementing different recreational cannabis laws and cannabis retail laws. Key challenges include establishing fair Cannabis DUI Law standards as jurisdictions struggle with impairment testing unlike traditional alcohol methods.

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