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Your Rights Under Federal Firearm Laws

Nov 05, 2025 - A 2024 survey was conducted and found that 32% of Americans (107 million people) claimed to have a firearm personally. The gun ownership in the U.S. went up by 6.7% between 2017 and 2023. Women were increasing possession by 13.6%, and Hispanics were increasing possession by 33.3%, according to Ammo.com. In the United States, gun owners and those who want to purchase guns must be informed of their federal firearm rights. The rules set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulate and control who can own, buy, or sell guns and under what conditions. The public is permitted to carry guns, but firearms are regulated heavily through background checks, prohibitions, firearm registration, and interstate transportation laws. According to federal weapon crimes lawyer Michael R. Bartish, individuals who have already been convicted, are fugitives, are in the US illegally, and have been involuntarily committed to psychiatric hospitals are not permitted to possess firearm...
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How Legal Defense Strategies Differ in Violent Crime Cases

Nov 04, 2025 - The Council on Criminal Justice has reported a notable 17% drop in murders in the first half of 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 among the 30 cities that provided the data. The number of stolen cars is 25% lower, and there have been 21% fewer gun assaults than in the previous year. Similar trends are observed for robberies, burglaries (both domestic and commercial), shoplifting, and notably, aggravated sexual assaults. All of these crimes experienced double-digit decreases. According to violent crime lawyer Cesar Arbelaez, violent crimes are those where physical force is either used or threatened against another person. The gravity of these offenses lies in the fact that they directly affect the lives and health of people. Each violent incident calls for a specific, all-encompassing, and, primarily, well-elaborated legal defense strategy. Now, let’s take a look at defense lawyers and their powerful influence on the case’s verdict. Understanding the Ty...
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How to Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent

Oct 27, 2025 - Did you know that most Americans do not have a complete understanding of their Miranda rights? In fact, only about 3% are aware of their continuing legal rights.   The Miranda rights could possibly be one of the most important rights an individual has as a citizen. This means you can refuse to answer questions from the authority if you think they can be used against you in a criminal investigation or trial.    When you know how to exercise this right properly, you can prevent any misunderstanding and protect your legal interests.    But can you refuse to talk to police? How will you exercise these rights without making things worse? Let us look at the basic steps that need to be taken. Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent   The right to remain silent is an important protection of the citizen under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The person is not compelled to answer any inquiries or furnish any information that incriminates h...
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