9.3 Selection of Judges and Justices: Appointment and Elections
Learn how judges are selected in the United States, from federal nominations and Senate confirmation to state elections, appointments, and reform debates.
Mistrial vs. Hung Jury: Differences, Retrials, and Double Jeopardy
Learn how a mistrial vs hung jury plays out in criminal cases, from what each term means to retrials, double jeopardy limits, and what carries forward.
My Husband Wants a Divorce: What Are My Rights?
Learn what your rights are when your husband wants a divorce, from dividing property and debts to support, custody, and benefits after the marriage ends.
Can I Go to Jail for Child Support While Awaiting Disability?
Learn how jail risk for unpaid child support while awaiting disability works, from what judges must prove to modifying your order and handling enforcement.
What Are Fathers’ Rights in Child Custody Cases?
Learn how fathers' rights in child custody work, from establishing paternity and asking for custody through filing, enforcement, and modifying orders.
What Are Nominal Damages and When Do Courts Award Them?
Learn how nominal damages work, from when courts award these token judgments to their role in civil rights cases and the benefits they can unlock.
Peter Gotti Died: Waterfront Case, Gravano Plot, Acting Boss
Learn how Peter Gotti died behind bars, from his final place of custody and failed release bids to the racketeering convictions and mob rise that put him there.
Vaping Is Illegal in Singapore: Fines, Jail Terms, and Etomidate
Learn how vaping penalties in Singapore apply to users, sellers, and travelers, from fines and prison terms to etomidate-related charges and safe disposal.
Who Were the First Supreme Court Justices? Washington’s Six Picks
Learn how the first Supreme Court justices took the bench under Washington, from their selection and confirmation to the Court's early duties and defining cases.
Involuntary Manslaughter Sentencing: Guidelines, Fines, and Probation
Learn how involuntary manslaughter sentencing works, from federal and state prison ranges through fines and probation to the lasting fallout of a conviction.