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A criminal trial typically begins after the defense and prosecution fail to reach a plea agreement. Before trial, an individual is typically arrested and arraigned on the offense.  An arraignment is an initial appearance before a judge. During this time, a defendant has an opportunity to confer with an attorney, […]...

Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2002 following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States by combining several existing agencies into one. In 2025, it is one of the largest Federal agencies with the security of American land, systems, and people as its principal mission. […]...

Having FBI agents knock on your front door can be an extremely alarming and stressful experience. In these instances, you may be a potential witness to a crime, a person of interest, or unknowingly tied to a criminal investigation.   Your response to the presence of FBI agents at your […]...

CID stands for civil investigative demand (CID), which is a formal legal request from government agencies seeking documents, testimony, or other information as part of an investigation. Receiving a CID means the agency is looking closely at possible issues related to your business or actions. It’s important to take these […]...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency. It preserves security in the United States through immigration, cybersecurity, and anti-terrorism work. DHS also helps in emergency response and disaster relief efforts. To do this, DHS investigates many different types of criminal behavior. Usually, the department focuses on high-level […]...