Criminal Law Author

Maya Sawyer

Maya Sawyer is a seasoned criminal law attorney with a strong background in theft crimes and embezzlement. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and has a proven track record of success.

Credentials

J.D., University of Minnesota, LL.M. in Criminal Law

10+ yearsTheft CrimesEmbezzlement

Articles by Maya Sawyer

Is It Illegal to Eat Dogs in the US?Is It Illegal to Listen to Police Radio?How Much Time Can You Get for Being a Fugitive From Justice?What Makes a DUI a Felony?Is a Relationship Between a 19-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Legal?Can the Police Do Anything About Scams?Possession or Purchase for Sale of Narcotics or Controlled Substances How Long Does It Take to Go to Court After Being Arrested?Can I Move States While on Probation?The Automobile Exception to a Search Warrant What Is Compassionate Release and Who Qualifies?Do You Have to Tell Someone You Are Recording Them?Is a Muzzleloader Legally Considered a Firearm?How to File a Writ of Habeas Corpus Petition Failure to Stop for a Blue Light in SC: 1st Offense Consequences Is Graffiti Art Illegal? When Does It Become Vandalism?Brown v. Allen: Case Summary and Ruling Brittish Williams Case: Fraud Charges and Sentencing How Can You Legally Get Someone's Fingerprints?Brecht v. Abrahamson: Harmless Error in Federal Habeas Legal Consequences of Threatening Minors Brigham City v. Stuart: The Emergency Aid Exception How Far Back Can Police Track Text Messages?How Did the Court Change How the Fourth Amendment Was Viewed?Is It Illegal to Say “I Will Kill You”?How to Press Charges: Steps to Take and What to Expect How Was the Anna Mae Cold Case Finally Solved?Is Sexting a Minor Illegal? What Are the Charges?Which Court Has Jurisdiction Over a Murder Case?Why Is an Inmate Not Showing Up in a Search?