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Miranda Rights
What are they?
· You have the right to remain silent.
· If you do say anything, what you say can be used against you in a court of law.
· You have the right to consult with a lawyer and have that lawyer present during any questioning.
· If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you if you so desire.
Ten Little Known Facts about the Magna Carta
1. Before the Magna Carta was signed, widows and daughters of Barons could be sold by the King in marriage in order to make money.
2. Only 3 of the original 63 clauses of the Magna Carta are still in use. They include a defense of the rights of the English church, the liberties and customs of London and the right to a fair trial and only being arrested for a just cause.
3. The Magna Carta was valid for just 10 weeks.
Expungement- What is it?
For those interested in clearing up their criminal record, one of the most popular ways is through expungement. A successful expungement can effectively erase the guilty verdict. In California, expungement can only be used in cases where the verdict was a misdemeanor, or a felony that could have been a misdemeanor. However, there are some cases, such as sexual assault on a minor or a major vehicle code violation, that cannot be expunged.
The DREAM Act Clarified
Since December 2010, the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act has served to provide temporary and potentially permanent legal status to immigrant children, as well as allow them to pay in-state tuition at state colleges and universities. To qualify for these benefits, a minor must:
· Have entered the US before ages 15 or 16
· Have lived in the US for five years or more