Most people assume that finding fingerprints at the scene is a sure-fire way to determine who committed a specific crime. You see this all the time in detective shows. The detective finds prints at the scene, and everyone involved acts as if they've solved the case. ...
When a person is facing serious criminal charges, it’s not uncommon for prosecutors and defense attorneys to negotiate a plea deal. This is typically not something you want to consider if you’re innocent – nor would any reputable attorney ask you to. However, for...
Regulatory compliance is when businesses adhere to state, federal and international regulations relevant to their operations. All companies must follow certain laws and regulations as part of their operations. For instance, it might involve observing the Occupational...
In most drug or gun cases, law enforcement agencies often rely on the public to provide information on a criminal's suspicious activities. Police often receive these tips when concerned residents call them in via emergency phone lines, like 911. Such tips received...
Any felony charges in the state of New York require a solid criminal defense, but some offenses are worse than others. If the authorities charge you with a crime involving the loss of life, you should consider yourself in serious trouble. Depending on the details of...
Drug crimes can fall under either state or federal jurisdiction. If you find yourself asking why it matters if state or federal prosecutors will be handling your case, it comes down; each court system has its own way of handling cases. Your knowledge of this...
With all of the consequential decisions rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court lately under their so-called “shadow docket,” it can be easy to forget that the high court is not officially back in session until October. Not long after the court returns for the fall...
When you are dealing with an illness, you may want to carry your prescription with you. For example, if you go to university and won’t be home during the day, you may have prescriptions that require you to take the medication a few times while you’ll be away. You may...
For someone who is accused of a federal crime, such as a gun crime, being able to access bail, and pay it, is important to avoid unnecessary jail time. Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick has stepped forward to emphasize that judges and prosecutors should have the option...
If you’ve watched enough crime shows on television, you’ve probably heard the phrase “motive, means and opportunity” tossed around in fictional courtrooms a few times as if those are a trifecta of ingredients that have to be proven for the prosecution to convict. In...