There are certain American myths about crime and criminals. On the one hand, there are black-and-white images of tough guys in dark alleys armed to
Tag: Crime
Nuts & Bolts #2: Initial Appearances
An initial appearance is the very first time a person charged with a crime appears before a judge. It is a formal proceeding attended by
(Do) You Have the Right to Remain Silent(?)
We have all seen cops shows and legal dramas where an officer reads a perp his rights. The reading of rights has so pervaded public
