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

Assigned posts

Articles by Maya Ramos-Ortiz

What Is the Statute of Limitations on Kidnapping?What Happens If You Get Pulled Over With a Gun Not in Your Name?Is Prostitution Legal If You Film It?Can the Police See Your Search History?Can a Police Officer Stop You for No Reason?How to Write Direct Examination QuestionsIs It Illegal to Wear a Military Uniform?What States Are Automatic Weapons Legal?The Aubrey Case: Trials, Verdicts, and SentencingWhen Was Meth Legal and Why Did Its Status Change?Is the Fleeing Felon Rule Still in Effect?Does Bond Get You Out of Jail and How Does It Work?Can You Be Charged by Federal and State for the Same Crime?Can You Be Charged With Multiple Counts of the Same Crime?Anderson vs Johnson: Ineffective Assistance of CounselWhat Were the Results of Reagan's War on Drugs?What Is a Bond Motion and How Does It Work in Court?Is Murder a State or Federal Crime?Is It Illegal to Text Someone? What You Need to KnowIs 1P-LSD Legal Under Federal and State Laws?Berger v. United States: Prosecutorial MisconductWhat Is the Right to Resist Occupation in International Law?The Albert Wilson Case: From Conviction to DismissalCan I Refuse to Cooperate With a Police Investigation?The Legal Limits of Self Defense in the UKWhat Is a Z1 Offense and Its Legal Implications?Is It Legal to Shoot Feral Cats on Your Property?What Can Someone Do With My Driver's License?Is Proshipping Illegal? What You Need to KnowIs It Illegal to Have Your Lights On in the Car?