Archive for 'Criminal Defense' Category
You’ve likely heard the term “chain of custody” but may not have thought much about it until prosecutors charged you with a crime. Your attorney or the court may keep advising you that you have to trust that police preserved the evidence that prosecutors plan to present at trial in an unbroken chain and that […]
You have a major problem with another person — and the conflicts between you eventually escalated. Now you’re facing assault charges (or worse). That’s already a rough situation, but your troubles can be compounded through something as simple as a Facebook rant, an angry Tweet or a vent on TikTok. Here’s why you need to […]
Theft is one of the oldest types of crimes. It’s a criminal offense that has evolved over time and now includes a variety of criminal offenses. This crime can be carried out both in person and through electronic means. Knowing more about what constitutes theft may aid you in building a defense if you’re facing such charges. […]
If you’ve seen a crime drama unfold on television, then you’ve likely heard about plea deals. What you may not know is what motivates prosecutors to make such offers to defendants. You may also wonder why you should consider agreeing to a plea deal instead of going to trial. You’ll want to learn about these before deciding […]
Children are taught from the earliest levels of public school education to respect those in positions of authority, like police officers. The mainstream media and even entertainment help reinforce the idea that citizens must always comply with the instructions or requests of law enforcement officers. Police procedural shows, for example, might make non-compliance seem either […]
The goal of predictive policing is to do away with racial bias. A computer is used to predict where crimes will take place. The algorithm can tell officers where to go in advance if there’s a high probability of this activity, and they can hopefully respond quickly. This seems like a wise move since a […]
You lost your temper, that’s true. Maybe you uttered a few threats that you didn’t really mean and threw a punch or shoved someone to the ground in anger. Now, the police are calling your number or have come to your door and you’re not sure what to do. You’re pretty certain you’re about to […]
There are generally three situations in which police officers can search you, your vehicle or your property. The first is when you give them permission to do so. Once you grant permission, especially if they find signs of illegal activity, it will be nearly impossible for you to revoke that permission. The second situation stems […]
When you walk into a store, the employees and owner of that shop likely don’t expect that you’re going to try to take something without paying the asking price. Unfortunately, some businesses regularly deal with people trying to steal from them. Shoplifting is a serious problem for some stores. There are many different things that […]
Burglary is different from any other kind of theft crime because it involves someone attempting to hide their activity from the intended victim. A burglar will often try to break into a home or business when the owner or operator is not present in order to avoid conflict or potential violence. Some even have special […]
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