The moment you find out the prosecution has an eyewitness, your hopes for escaping a conviction might plummet. Even if you know you are innocent, you might assume that a court is bound to believe what they say. Thankfully, it is not as cut and dried as you think....
Most people think that “facts are facts” and “the law is the law,” and that leads to a lot of surprises when they suddenly find themselves enmeshed in a criminal trial. It can also lead to some confusion when defendants lose their case and have to file an appeal....
There’s no question that the medical system in this country has problems. Health insurance is expensive, and it’s not always available to everyone – even if they can afford it. So, what happens when you lack insurance, need some kind of important medical care and...
Typically, if you’re under investigation for a serious felony, the police cannot open your phone without a warrant. They can ask you for your password, but you’re under no obligation to give it to them. Doing so could cause you to incriminate yourself, so you’re...
Many people closely guard information about themselves. This is a good idea, but there are times when someone may need to give out their personal information. Identity theft is a serious matter now, especially because of the ease of doing certain things online....
Realizing the authorities are investigating you on suspicion of a white-collar crime can sometimes lead you to do things that worsen your situation. It would be a real shame if the original charges amounted to nothing, but you still end up penalized for something you...
When two or more people enter into an agreement to violate federal drug laws, they may face drug conspiracy charges. If convicted, you could end up in jail for several years, not to mention the steep fines the court may impose on you. There are two main elements of...
People sometimes use words like homicide and murder as if they are synonyms. They act as if these are interchangeable terms. Some of this may come from watching popular television shows where a character is in the homicide department, or something of this nature. But...
Racketeering is a term used for criminal acts that involve things like extortion and that involve a “racket.” In this way, the racket is a scheme you organize to make a profit illegally. Usually, this charge describes patterns of illegal activity outlined in the...
There’s no telling who’s selling drugs these days. Someone off the streets could randomly come up to you and try and sell something. Or, it could be a relative or even your roommate – and that might spell trouble for you. Some people can go their entire lives without...
