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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

Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to tell the truth before taking the witness stand, judges and juries often hear conflicting testimony that indicates someone is being untruthful. It might seem like the technology of the polygraph, also known as the lie detector … more
When is a Search Warrant Necessary?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable searches by the government. That means that absent an emergency situation or other legal exception, a police officer must have a search warrant before conducting a search of your person or property. How a Search Warrant is Obtained The Fourth Amendment requires that searches be specific and … more