Most people have heard mention of “pleading the Fifth.” Yet, they might not understand the full scope of its coverage. Here are the five rights your Fifth Amendment gives you: 1. Protection against self-incrimination This is the element you should consider if stopped...
Month: July 2023
The trouble with “trace DNA” evidence
DNA or “genetic” evidence has revolutionized the way that forensic science is used in the courtroom, particularly when there’s a violent crime involved. These days, juries almost expect to see DNA evidence as part of the prosecution’s case – something that wasn’t even...
Price fixing when bidding for government contracts
Applying for a government contract requires such high levels of preparation, that most companies just won’t bother. Hence, especially if you work in a niche field, you may find yourself with only a few competitors and you might know them well. You know that setting a...
3 real estate “red flags” for money laundering
Large drug operations and human trafficking rings are all cash businesses – and that means their operators have to find a way to disguise the origins of that money before they can use any of it without attracting a lot of attention from the authorities. That’s where...