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What Is A Statute?
A statute is a rule that was passed into law by the federal government or a state’s legislature. A collection of several statutes make up statutes/codes. These codes are sets of … more
What Is The Process That Goes On Before A Rule Is Made Into A Law?
A statute often begins as an idea to help society function better. The idea can come from a citizen, an advocacy group, another state, or an elected representative. The idea is written … more
How Do I Find A Statute?
A statute can be found in “Codes” in most law libraries or online by going to the state’s website. Codes are divided into subject area, or type of law. For example, if you … more

What Comes Next After the Arrest?
Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime? The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime. Grand Jury … more
Can the Cops Search My Car?
There are many situations when a law officer can legally stop the driver of a motor vehicle. Many cars are stopped for speeding every day, for example. However, if the police officer wants to search the driver’s car then one of the following four things must happen: (1) the police officer must have consent; (2) the police officer must have probable cause to think that the … more