Which books help me get into the psyche of war criminals, suicide bombers, etc? [more inside]
posted by hasna on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

How does an adult find a lawyer to sue an abusive step-parent more than a decade after the fact? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

What to do about an Outlaw Agent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2009 - 10 answers

My dad generally drives his brother, a registered child molester, anywhere he needs to go, which amounts to maybe 1 trip a week. My dad and I will soon be (hopefully temporarily) sharing a car. I do not want my uncle in my car. My dad doesn't share my concern. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 26 answers

I just finished reading Hunting Eichmann and am wondering if any MeFites could recommend any other popular nonfiction books on Nazi Germany, Hitler, war criminals, etc. I don't do huge tomes well (400 pages or less!). The only other books I have read are MAUS and Explaining Hitler. Thanks for your input. So much out there...don't know where to begin. Probably the more well known the better as they may be available at my library.
posted by snap_dragon on Jun 28, 2009 - 17 answers

I just graduated from law school on Sunday. I want to open my own law firm and practice criminal law after I pass the Oregon bar. But how can I get up to speed fast enough that I don't give my new clients poor legal services? [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on May 21, 2009 - 16 answers

Seeking list of crimes committed by Ferris Bueller during his Day off. [more inside]
posted by steinwald on Apr 25, 2009 - 81 answers

Just signed a 5 month lease with 4 roommates found on Craigslist, then found out one guy has a criminal record a mile long! How should I begin to deal with this so things don't get physically dangerous, or legally murky? [more inside]
posted by UrbanEye on Apr 16, 2009 - 23 answers

NameThatBookFilter: Autobiography by a former criminal/hard timer that later became an author? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Apr 2, 2009 - 16 answers

I'd like to know the exact steps that happen in a criminal trial. [more inside]
posted by Jason Land on Mar 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Exactly how easy is it to get a criminal record expunged? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Have you been on a jury? How do you come to your decisions? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Feb 25, 2009 - 28 answers

LandlordFilter: Who's got credit and criminal background checking service recommendations? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Feb 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Hello My father is deathly ill from a stroke in Mission, TX. Me and my mother are in Montreal, Canada. My mother has a criminal record from a few years ago from marijuana growing. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Feb 7, 2009 - 15 answers

It looks like someone tried to open my front door with a bump key. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by oats on Dec 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Ex-criminal thinking of committing new crimes. [more inside]
posted by TooSlick on Aug 19, 2008 - 27 answers

How would you go about finding the best criminal defense attorney in your state?
posted by bricoleur on Jul 30, 2008 - 10 answers

I live in Vermont. I work in a small town that has been directly affected by the recent Brooke Bennett tragedy (family involved 12 year old in sex ring and killed her, attempted to blame it on a MySpace predator) in an industry that is directly related to dealing with the aftermath. I am also reading Freakonomics, which amongst other things has persuaded me to look past media hype and compare numbers to actual relevant data. I have two questions [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Jul 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Hypotheticalcriminalfilter: if someone was allegedly caught committing fraud against another person (specifics to follow) what would the exact legal charges be (felony fraud/misdemeanor fraud, etc.) and what would the likely sentence be if that person had charges filed against them and was found or pled guilty? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Apr 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Can I run a criminal law practice out of my apartment? [more inside]
posted by pantheON on Feb 27, 2008 - 23 answers

How reliable, statistically speaking, are criminal background checks? [more inside]
posted by peacecorn on Oct 24, 2007 - 8 answers

CareerObjective: I think I have pronounced strengths in almost every area that would benefit a Television Pundit/Talking Head—as well as the strong desire to make a living at same. I also have at least one glaring drawback (hint: I’m a convicted felon) there's a lot more info inside. Feel free to skim if you'd like. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2007 - 14 answers

So I have a small issue with my criminal record and obtaining a Japanese student visa. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Going to court in MA because I'm not such a smooth criminal. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Jan 21, 2007 - 26 answers

Looking for popular songs and movies that can be used to educate people in the system for abuse related crimes. These examples will be used to facilitate discussions about relationship boundaries, male entitlement, and inappropriate behavior. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Dec 29, 2006 - 45 answers

Why have crime rates in the United States fallen over the last several years?
posted by davidgmarkham on Oct 8, 2006 - 33 answers

California Criminal Grand Jury Selection Process: Can anyone tell me what the prosecutor and judge are looking for as they question and choose who in the pool is selected to serve? The questionnaire asked if you've previously served on a jury and, if so, if you were foreperson. Does having already served on a jury and/or been jury foreperson help or hinder? [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids on Aug 2, 2006 - 12 answers

How can thieves profit from stolen masterpieces by using them as "collateral" for drug trafficking? How might they use the stolen works for money laundering? [more inside]
posted by taz on May 5, 2006 - 7 answers

AllegedSpeedingFilter: What should I expect at my criminal speeding trial? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Mar 15, 2006 - 16 answers

What happens if an American commits a crime in a less-than-free foreign country? [MI] [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Jan 3, 2005 - 27 answers