CourtDocket

Learn what happens if you cross police tape, from the charges and penalties you could face to the smart way to handle a cordoned-off area.

Learn how a burglary statute works, from the elements and structures it covers to how charges are graded, defended, and felt long after a case ends.

Learn how simple battery examples work, from harmful and offensive contact to indirect acts and when conduct crosses into a more serious charge.

Learn how waiving a pre-trial conference works, from filing the joint request through the judge's decision and the consequences of skipping the meeting.

Learn whether employee discount abuse is a crime, from the charges and penalties that can apply to the job, civil, and tax fallout workers often face.

Learn what you should never say to a judge in court, from courtroom conduct and sworn testimony to risky admissions and contact outside the hearing.

Learn what an answer is in law, from what the document must contain and the defenses available through filing deadlines, counterclaims, and later changes.

Learn how the death penalty as a bar to extradition works, from the treaty framework and diplomatic assurances to how courts and governments respond.

Learn what to do if you get robbed, from reporting the crime and locking down your accounts to protecting your identity, filing claims, and recovering afterward.