Law enforcement officials and legislators are constantly attempting to highlight their goals to make everyone safe. Removing criminals from the streets and drugs out of the hands of school children are often cited as objectives. The two major political parties will often accuse one another of being too soft on criminals. It’s this line of…

You’ve probably watched a movie where one of the characters utter the cliche line about how they want to plead the fifth while sitting on the stand in a courtroom. The concept of using the Fifth Amendment in court is one that has always held a fascination when it comes to fiction. However, it’s not…

Over the holidays, we tend to operate with a heightened set of emotions. Every situation, both good and bad, can feel emphasized or overly dramatic. While everyone hopes to experience the holidays in a positive and healthy way, bad things do happen. Conflicts happen, accidents happen, and of course, crimes are committed. There are certain…

Double jeopardy is a legal term popularized in society by a movie with the same name. Although many people know the phrase, very few understand its meaning. The double jeopardy law pertains to the court’s ability to punish someone multiple times for a single crime. This especially important if the court acquits the defendant of…

If you’re a fan of murder mysteries, there’s no shortage of thrilling entertainment that tells the tales unsolved cases from years ago. Between murder mystery podcasts, TV series, and films, there’s always a story out there that needs to be told. There’s something intriguing about an unsolved murder. Since we live in a society that…

Nothing stirs the dark side of the public imagination like an unsolved murder. The cold, brutal details are unspeakably horrifying. Even worse, despite the best efforts of police, detectives, and forensic scientists, some crimes simply remain unsolved. What are some of the most infamous unsolved murders out there? Murders That Still Have Not Been Solved…

It has become clear that we’ve entered a new era regarding the way society handles the consequences of sexual misconduct. As new generations emerge, women’s rights movements and organizations rise. A microscope is held over anyone that has been even slightly sexually aggressive towards women or men. With the emergence of this movement, more sexual…

Facing charges for a crime or several crimes can be a complex and daunting situation. Knowing your options and rights is one of your best defenses for your case. After receiving your charges, you may find yourselves with two possibilities, plea bargaining or going to trial. It is crucial to know and understand the advantages…

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure is a fundamental right granted to every United States citizen by the 4th amendment to Constitution. However, it is surprising how little the general public knows about police searches, and what they should do if they are ever subject to one. Do you know your legal rights in case…