When digital innovation and law enforcement intersect, it can make for a powerful tool to solve crimes. But if used warrantless and unsupervised, it raises a debate over data privacy and effective policing. A report by Upturn, a group advancing technological equity...
Before a criminal trial begins, the defense, prosecution and judge come together in a pre-trial. Pre-trial happens before the case goes to trial and after the preliminary trial, which allows the judge to decide if there’s enough evidence to convince the jury that a...
Young adults, especially teenagers, tend to think of themselves as more mature and capable than they truly are. Their brains are still growing and developing, and as a result, they lack the ability to understand their own immaturity. For example, teenagers and young...
Thanks to their convenience and security, people are becoming more reliant on credit cards. Yet, credit card fraud still affects hundreds of thousands of people. Perpetrators can steal financial information and make unauthorized purchases by applying social...
Today, anyone might have access to your details. This information could include basic social media details or identification numbers used to facilitate financial transactions. There are laws protecting them from misuse. However, some perpetrators could still take...
Self-defense is a defense strategy for violent crimes, including assault, battery and murder. If you protect yourself with force or violence when responding to a threat, it can apply to your case. The following are three elements of self-defense: Immediate threat...
Although the media might make people think that the average person who has been charged with a crime hires a lawyer and fights all the way to the last moment, that is hardly an accurate representation of the “norm” in the modern criminal justice process. According to...
Being accused of using drugs may get you into serious difficulties, even if you think the issue is trivial. You could be charged with a drug charge if you are found in possession of a controlled drug. And in other cases, even if you don't have any drugs physically on...
When you are accused of a crime, the police will want to talk to you without legal guidance to get you to say anything they can use against you. Police officers are well-trained in investigations - they use different techniques to obtain information from suspects....
When you are accused of a crime, the police will question you to obtain more information. However, since you can apply your right to remain silent, officers may use tricks to get a confession. You should be well informed of these tactics to notice them sooner. Here...
