Criminal Law Author

Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia

Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia is a compassionate attorney with a focus on criminal law and juvenile justice. She has represented numerous young clients in juvenile court and has a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by juvenile offenders.

Credentials

J.D., University of Illinois College of Law

8+ yearsCriminal LawJuvenile Justice

Assigned posts

Articles by Samantha Rodriguez-Garcia

How to Get a Criminal Background Check on YourselfIs Sharing Prescription Medication Illegal?How to Write a Court Character Reference for a Family MemberSuing for Restitution: How the Process WorksCan You Smoke Weed in the Military With a Medical Card?What Happens if You Get Caught in an Abandoned Building?What Is the Legal Definition of Indigent?Accessory to Murder Sentence Time: What to ExpectCan Police Track a Deleted Instagram Account?What Is Considered Neglect of a Dog?How to Find Out if There Are Pending Charges Against Me for FreeWhat Does Sentence Discharged Mean in Criminal Proceedings?Reasonable Fear: The Legal Standard ExplainedWhen Is Stealing Company Time a Crime?What Happens When You Report Sexual Assault?The Truth About a Supreme Court Ruling on Driving Without a LicenseWhat Does Warrant Returned Mean in Legal Terms?Police Came to My House Saying We Called 911. What Should I Do?Can You Smoke Weed on a Twitch Stream?What Rights Does a Felon Lose After Conviction?Is It Illegal to Hack Someone's Phone?What Is a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and How Does It Work?What Is the Prison Sentence for Manslaughter?Can a Cop Pull You Over for No Reason? Know Your RightsCan You Carry Mace in NYC? What the Law AllowsHow to Report Someone for Animal NeglectIs It Illegal to Put Coins on a Train Track?Failure to Identify Under NY Penal Code: Laws and ConsequencesIf Someone Punches You, Can You Shoot Them in Self-Defense?How Long Is a Tax Evasion Sentence?