If you are indicted and charged with certain crimes, like drunk driving or theft, the court might set you free on bail while you await the outcome of your case. In this case, a relative or the bond company will deposit the bail money with the court before you can go...
The ability of people to record police encounters – whether someone else’s or their own – by simply pressing a button on their phone has no doubt provided valuable evidence of what many people have been saying for years – that officers don’t always follow the laws...
Securities fraud is a form of white-collar crime that often involves trading stocks, bonds, or other investments in an illegal manner. This can include insider trading information to profit on the stock exchange, misrepresenting material facts while selling securities...
When a prosecutor claims to have progressive values, often what they mean is that their focus is more on rehabilitation than punishment for those accused of certain kinds of offenses. Supporting more people going through the drug courts as opposed to the criminal...
Undercover officers will often pretend that they are not affiliated with the police and they may participate in illegal actions while making a bust. In some cases, this even means that they help other criminals commit these acts directly. Those who get arrested by...
If your teenager gets into legal trouble, you may feel they should pay for their offense. Young offenders should take responsibility for their actions, but not by risking their entire futures. Unfortunately, this often happens when juvenile offenders are punished by...
If you are charged with an offense but qualify for bail, you will be required to attend court for a hearing or trial at some later date. But what happens if you fail to honor your commitment to the court? Basically, several things will happen if you unlawfully miss...
You would never intentionally steal from anyone, let alone the company that employs you. You have a strong sense of personal ethics and want to see your employer thrive, especially if you have a well-compensated professional position. However, access to a company...
When the charges you face are reduced, you will be charged with less serious crimes, which is good news for you. There are several reasons why the prosecution may choose to reduce your charges. As a result, you could end up serving a considerably lighter sentence with...
Many people assume that those who “plead the Fifth,” or invoke their Fifth Amendment rights when under law enforcement questioning or when testifying in court or other legal proceedings are guilty of some sort of crime. After all, the Fifth Amendment states that no...