The number of women and girls who are incarcerated has increased seven-fold since 1980. While it is true that many more men than women are behind bars in this country, it is also a fact that women are entering jails and prisons at double the rate of men, with roughly…
If you are headed for a criminal trial, you are relying on your attorney to create reasonable doubt of your guilt in the minds of the jury. What does that mean, and how is it achieved? The Meaning of Reasonable Doubt The prosecution has the burden of proof, meaning they…
The implementation of social media by prosecutors and police to investigate and prosecute criminal activity has seen a marked increase in recent years. Because relatively few legal restrictions on the use of such media exist for them, it’s an easy access point. Social media—including posts in places like Instagram and…
The current administration has hit the ground running when it comes to highly publicized reports of deporting undocumented migrants, and they are pushing forward without looking back. What does it mean for individuals and/or families who share connections with these migrants, and for the migrants themselves? Migrants: Know Your Rights…
One in ten accusations of domestic violence are false: that is according to a 2023 survey, Most of these allegations target a male, although women, too, have been falsely accused. If you are on the receiving end of false accusations, you need an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney looking…
When faced with criminal charges, the smartest thing you can do is find an experienced, reputable criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. Once you have that attorney, the two of you need to collaborate to come up with the best defense possible. Achieving the best results will require…
Globally, the cost of cybercrimes is in the trillions of dollars each year. Across the United States, billions of dollars are lost to cybercrimes annually, making the investigation and prosecution of these crimes a huge priority for law enforcement. An FBI report called out that nearly 850,000 cases of cybercrime…
More than 500,000 times annually, arson is committed somewhere in this country annually, resulting in costs of more than $2 billion in property damage. Structures involved in these fires may be homes, warehouses, churches, commercial buildings, public buildings, and more. In some cases, these fires take place in fields or…
What would you do if you came upon a dead body? Call 911, of course! As much as that is the proper thing to do (what else would you do, after all), it’s a bit alarming to know that police departments across the country have been participating in training classes…
When tempers are hot and alcohol mixed in, the resulting chaos can be quite serious. Bar fights are notoriously erratic, oftentimes leading to unanticipated consequences. In addition to the mental and physical outcomes, you could wind up with legal charges that might be a very unpleasant and life-altering part of…