While it is always wise to consider what you are about to say, there are few times when this is as imperative as when you are under criminal investigation. Many a person has hastened their own demise by allowing their words to flow too freely. The police, other...
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When are boxing matches illegal?
The sport of boxing is probably the closest modern man will get to recreating the violent gladiatorial fights of ancient Rome. It’s a sport with two fighters trading blows with their fists until one knocks out the other – and it can get visceral quickly. While boxing...
Can the police search and seize my property without a warrant?
You have the right to privacy and enjoyment of your property. If, however, you are a person of interest in a criminal matter, the police might come knocking on your door. But what if they do not have a warrant? Can they go ahead and conduct a search on your property?...
How do MDFTs influence criminal investigations?
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...
5 kinds of pre-trial motions
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...
When do the California courts pursue adult charges against teens?
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...
How does criminal identity theft happen?
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...
Is self-defense applicable in your case?
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...
When might defendants benefit from accepting a plea deal?
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...
What is self-incrimination, and how does it happen?
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....