Pre-Sentence Report: Sections, Interview, and Sentencing Use
Learn how a federal pre-sentence report is built, from the offense and background review through the interview to its use at sentencing and in prison.
Is Murder a Federal Offense or a State Crime?
Learn when murder is a federal or state crime, from the state court default to the federal hooks that can pull a homicide case into federal court.
How to Apply for a Court Fee Waiver: Forms, Eligibility, and Hearings
Learn how to apply for a court fee waiver, from eligibility and paperwork through hearings, possible outcomes, and your options if the request is denied.
What Is the Last Clear Chance Doctrine?
Learn how the last clear chance doctrine works in contributory negligence cases, from the elements a plaintiff must prove to where it still applies today.
How to Write a Family Member Letter of Support
Learn how to write a family member letter of support, from preparing and structuring your statement to submitting it through the right channels.
What Do You Call a Judge? In Court, in Writing, and in Filings
Learn how to address a judge in American courts, from courtroom etiquette and written correspondence to legal filings and titles for different judicial roles.
Split Custody Schedules: Formats, Parenting Plans, and Sibling Time
Learn how split custody schedules work when siblings live apart, from common calendar formats and parenting plan terms to court approval and later changes.
Larry Lowe Charged with Kidnapping After 1,200-Mile Ordeal
Learn how the Larry Lowe kidnapping case unfolded, from the cross-country abduction and its violent end to the federal charges and the defendant's criminal history.
What Are Case Briefs? Elements, Writing Steps, and IRAC
Learn how to write a case brief, from identifying the core elements and drafting steps to the analytical frameworks that shape your legal reasoning.
Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce and Custody
Learn how a children's bill of rights in divorce and custody works, from the protections it provides kids to how courts make it binding and enforce it.