Can you imagine being accused of a crime, convicted and then serving the longest possible sentence? It would be a miserable situation, and you'd probably fight to prove that you were innocent the entire time. That's what happened in this case. Freedom is in the air...
Racial profiling is a serious problem in America. Every state is a little different, but it can be agreed that there are underlying racial issues that have to be considered any time someone is arrested or accused of a crime. Racial profiling is a troubling issue...
When authorities charge you with a drug-related criminal act, you run the risk of facing serious penalties that may include jail time, hefty fines, substance abuse treatment obligations and more. If your criminal act was not a violent one, but rather, something you...
Having authorities stop you on suspicion of drunk driving may prove tremendously harrowing and anxiety-inducing. While you may face criminal penalties as a result of your actions, you should also anticipate considerable financial repercussions. These days, most...
If you are arrested and tested for drugs, you expect that test to come back accurately. If you don't use drugs, it would be an absolute shock to be accused of being drugged. That's similar to what happened to this young man. The 34-year-old man was at school in New...
People make mistakes. In fact, many people who are accused of crimes never planned to commit them. This is particularly true among minors. That's why New York has been addressing the problem of having young, impressionable people in its prison system. Now, starting at...
Facing criminal charges is a serious matter. Such charges may carry serious penalties, such as large fines and possible incarceration. For those looking to fight criminal charges, the trial process is vital. Also, there are a few pre-trial elements to be aware of....
If you have been following the news, then you may have heard that the so-called drug lord "El Chapo" has been sentenced to life in prison. It's believed that he will be sent to the Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. The man, 62, is to be sentenced to the prison,...
If you are facing a trial, one of the things you may have been told is that you need to dress a certain way when you present yourself to the judge. While some people may scoff and believe that there should be no bias against anyone for how they look, the reality is...
Like most New Yorkers, you have a healthy respect for law enforcement officers. Nonetheless, if you do not believe you have committed a crime, having an officer handcuff you may seem unacceptable. Still, resisting arrest may complicate your criminal case. It could...