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If you were recently arrested for a traffic-related offense, the fact that you might lose your license is probably not at the forefront of your mind. You may be more concerned about the criminal consequences than the administrative consequences at the moment, which is understandable. However, the administrative side of your case deserves your attention…
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On any given day, approximately 48,000 juveniles in the U.S. are confined to youth correctional facilities as a result of juvenile or criminal justice involvement. The average cost per person is about $214,000 — a 44% increase since 2014. Yet youth incarceration is associated with poor outcomes, including harm to educational attainment, reduction in lifetime…
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You may have heard of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, or MMPI. This is a standardized test that is routinely used to help determine if someone is suffering from a diagnosable psychological problem. First developed in the 1940s, the test is widely considered to be scientifically valid. On the other end of the spectrum, you…
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After an arrest, you find yourself heading to court. The prosecution claims to have eyewitnesses from the scene of the crime. These witnesses say they saw you there and they think they can put you away for the alleged illegal activity. You know that the jury often listens to eyewitnesses, especially when they are impartial….
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If you’re facing criminal charges, the case may rest on the testimony of a witness. Maybe they claim that they saw you fleeing from the scene, and you match the description given to police officers. Even if you deny involvement, the jury may assume you’re lying and that the witness is telling the truth. It…
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