During the holidays, there are many kinds of crimes people have to watch out for. One in particular is the risk of cybercrime. With so many more people shopping online, it's vital for everyone to be aware of what they're doing to prevent cybercrimes.It's possible for...
Criminal Defense
Facing a charge? Here’s what to expect from your attorney
When you're facing a drug charge, weapons crime charge or other type of charge, it's important to develop a defense against those allegations. Most people are aware that they have a right to an attorney, but some may not understand the importance of working with...
Student faces prison for threats against school
When you're young, it's possible to make mistakes that end up affecting your life for the foreseeable future. In many cases, young people who make errors in judgment don't realize how serious their errors are until it's too late to do anything about them. For...
What is considered evading police in Virginia?
When you're being pulled over or stopped by the police, the last thing you want to do is anything that makes it appear that you're running from them. Running from the police, also called evading police, is a crime.It's important to stay calm any time an officer wants...
Should violent offenders get the chance for parole?
When you think of a violent offender, you probably don't want to see him or her back in your neighborhood. The problem with that is that painting all offenders with one brush makes it hard for them to change (or want to change). The prison system already makes it...
What is cyberbullying, and is it a crime?
There have always been bullies, and the invention of the internet has not slowed them down. It has made it much easier for individuals to harass, discriminate, intimidate and cause harm to other people. Bullying is not a new problem. Cyberbullying is. What is the...
Getting the jury to like you: Optimizing your appearance in court
Before you go in front of a jury, it's important that you're prepared. The way you look and act can make as much of an impression as the testimonies of those who want to see you prosecuted. The way you are perceived can make you look more or less truthful than you...
Plea deal denied by judge in state struggling with drugs
When you're accused of a crime and face a trial, one of the things that may happen is that you may be offered a plea deal. Typically, a plea deal is arranged between a prosecutor and your defense attorney. If the deal is acceptable, you can take it.The catch is that...
An appeal can help you have a bad decision overturned
One benefit of the United States criminal justice system is that you have a right to appeal if you are convicted of a crime. An appeal petitions a higher court to overturn a lower court's decision. For instance, if you believe that the trial was unfair, you can...
Aggravated sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby ends in mistrial
The judge has declared a mistrial in the case of megastar Bill Cosby, who was accused of drugging and raping an acquaintance in 2004. The jury deliberated for six days but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict as is required in felony criminal cases. The district...