Criminal Law Author

Maya Ramos-Ortiz

Maya Ramos-Ortiz is a dedicated attorney with a focus on criminal law and police misconduct. She has represented numerous clients in cases involving police brutality and has a strong understanding of the complexities of police accountability.

Credentials

J.D., University of Washington School of Law

9+ yearsCriminal LawPolice Misconduct

Articles by Maya Ramos-Ortiz

Will a DUI From 30 Years Ago Show Up on a Background Check?Is 20 MPH Over the Speed Limit Considered Reckless Driving?How Many Jurors Does the Constitution Require for a Criminal Case?What Does Boarded Mean in Jail?What Are the Rules for a Tier 1 Sex Offender?Is It Illegal to Scan a Military ID for Medical Purposes?What Housing Options Are Available for Parolees?Can You Open Carry in a National Forest?Trial Jury vs. Grand Jury: The Key Differences Can Sex Offenders Use the Internet?What Is the Statute of Limitations on Statutory Rape?What Does a 0.00 Bond Mean in Legal Terms?What Does Felony Indictment (OCA) Mean in Legal Terms?Glen Ridge Case: Where Are They Now?Can You Buy a Gun With a Misdemeanor Assault?How Long Do Police Hold Evidence in a Criminal Case?Legal Consequences of Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road Is Alcohol Legal in Abu Dhabi? A Look at the Current Laws Do You Get a Phone Call When Arrested? What to Expect Is It Illegal to Have Bright Headlights?What Is the Case Law on the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree?Where Can You Legally Obtain Salvia?What Are the Abortion Laws in Germany?Is Cheating Illegal in the United States?Places Where Tattoos Are Illegal or Restricted 10 U.S.C. 1561: Military Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures What States Consider Dumpster Diving Illegal?Is It Illegal to Hack Into Someone's Phone?When Is It Illegal to Ask Someone for Sex?Why Was Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty?