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...
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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 constructive drug possession?
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...
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....
4 tactics the police can use to get a confession
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...
Can someone else let the police into your home?
If you’re under investigation for a crime, you may know that the police want to search your home. They believe that they can find evidence. However, you haven’t given them your consent, so they would need to get a search warrant. You also know that they don’t have...
Important points to remember about Miranda rights
The Miranda rights, also known as Miranda warnings, are a set of rights that must be provided to suspects in police custody before they are interrogated. These rights are derived from the U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. By invoking your Miranda rights,...
2 risks people take if they plead guilty to professional fraud charges
Professional fraud is a serious concern in many industries. It undermines the reputation of all professionals and can harm those who patronize specific services. Fraud can affect people's finances and sometimes even their health. For example, mortgage fraud could...