If you have watched a show or a movie about a criminal case trial, you would have heard the word forensics. it is used by lawyers when they are presenting evidence based on forensic investigation. We tend to associate the…
White-collar crimes are committed by people holding responsible positions in corporates. These individuals are different from blue-collar employees who perform labor-related activities. White-collar crimes are those committed to avoid loss of property, money, or services, or to gain a personal…
Criminal acts may be committed by one or more individuals. People who participate in a crime with the main perpetrator of the crime can also be charged for the crime. They may need to be present in the court when…
Domestic abuse and domestic violence are generally used interchangeably to denote any kind of misdemeanor within a domestic or family situation. In the United States though, there is a slight difference between the two terms. Depending on the statute being…
Certain criminal offenses are designated as felonies. These are crimes against the state. Some examples of felonies are rape, murder, battery, assault, etc. Felonies are punished more severely than misdemeanors. If a defendant is guilty of a misdemeanor, the punishment…
So, you are accused of a crime you did not commit? What is the first thing that crosses your mind? Probably to speak to the victim and explain how you are not responsible for the crime! Well! This is NOT…
Intellectual property laws are laws that help protect the rights of creators of original work. This work may be writing, music, inventions, and more. These laws ensure that only the creator has the ownership of the work and it cannot…
Court cases in television shows are always interesting to watch. This is mainly because these shows offer intrigue and suspense. This pumps up adrenaline and we get hooked to our TV sets. While all kinds of court cases attract interest,…
200,000 minors are prosecuted each year for offenses ranging from stealing and vandalism to assault, sexual assaults, and other severe felonies, according to the US Department of Justice. However, because these folks are still minors who may not completely comprehend…
Entrapment is a legal defense that can be used to defend against criminal accusations. When a law enforcement officer coerces or otherwise actively convinces a person to commit a crime, that person may allege entrapment. Entrapment is neither a crime…