Pretty much all criminal cases rely on evidence to resolve. If the arrest is the culmination of weeks or months of investigation, then the police may need a search warrant to access your property. However, there are times when the police may not have to wait for a...
If you open the window one morning to see a police officer rifling through your trash can, you need to understand your rights. They’re not looking for leftover food but for something that could help them prosecute you for a crime. Any evidence they find may be...
Maybe there was a burglary in your brother’s neighborhood, or maybe your buddy just moved to a rural area where they feel alone and exposed. Either way, they’d like to get a gun for protection – and that sounds wise enough to you. You’re a firm believer in the Second...
Even when using prescription medications, which are legal, there are certain ways in which people can find themselves facing serious charges. These medications, after all, are controlled substances and need to be treated as such. There are many ways that legal...
You know well that insider trading is illegal, and you're not allowed to make trades based on proprietary information that you have access to before the general public. Doing so would give you an advantage in making your trades because you would know if the price was...
Last October, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two laws that prohibit people in New York from having what are commonly called “ghost guns” as well as the unserialized parts used to make them. These laws took effect on Feb. 25 of this year. Because ghost guns have no serial...
Rejecting a plea deal may seem absurd for many. After all, you are getting a better deal on the face of it. However, it is not always the case, and you need to go through everything in detail before committing yourself. Remember, accepting a plea deal means admitting...
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...