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For a lot of people, a background check is no big deal—but if you've got a record, you know that sinking feeling you get when you realize that you may not get a job or an apartment because of your prior convictions. Fortunately, a criminal record may not always be the end of the world—in fact, some infractions, convictions, and other transgressions may be expunged. read more

Everyone's seen the headlines about Millennials: they're lazy and entitled and can't do anything right. But regardless of what you think of Millennials recent numbers from the Bureau of Justice Statistics show that they're nowhere near the most criminal generation. read more

If you asked, just about any first-year law student or police academy newbie could quickly tell you which season is typically the most crime-heavy: Summer. How do we know about summer crime? It's simple—there's data. read more

Domestic violence is a significant issue in our society. Domestic violence occurs when someone physically assaults or threatens a family or household member. However, false allegations of domestic violence are also commonplace. read more

Domestic violence offenses are criminal acts by one family or household member against another. A no contact order (NCO) restricts the ability of a defendant to contact a victim when domestic violence has been alleged. An NCO remains in effect while a domestic violence case is pending. read more