People sometimes hope that they can sneak forbidden items into an airport. Others just forget that they have forbidden items and go to security. Either of these events can mean that the person responsible is going to face criminal charges, which is exactly what...
If there is one thing that you can see in today’s America, it’s that racism is still a problem. Is it, though, a problem in the criminal justice system? While some people believe that racism isn’t present, the truth is that it could play a role in a conviction or the...
Credit card fraud is a serious crime with potentially serious penalties. For example, a conviction could result in a possible jail term, a criminal record and a fine that will put your finances at a disadvantage. This white collar crime comes in many forms, including...
If someone breaks into your house in the middle of the night, physically attacks you, possibly with a weapon, or otherwise poses an imminent threat to you or someone you love, you may need to use physical force to protect yourself and other people. Understanding what...
You may have heard that you do not have to let the police into your house if they don’t have a warrant. If they enter without one, then any evidence they collect after the fact can be thrown out of court because it was illegally collected. Is this true? In most...
The federal government provides a great deal of money to support the operations of various non-profit entities that provide services to the public. This money can be an exceptionally tempting target for officers and employees of these organizations. A Tennessee state...
Intent or the mental decision to commit a crime is a critical component in most criminal proceedings. Whether you intended to commit a crime or not can influence whether you get convicted and the penalties that you face after a conviction. Certain situations can...
The last thing you want is a run-in with a police officer, but this could happen at any point. Worse yet, it could come to the forefront of your life when you’ve done nothing wrong. As frustrating and scary as it may be, you must remain courteous and respectful when...
When they are investigating a potential crime, police are not really interested in being friends, clearing things up or just helping out their suspect. Their goal in their words and actions, during formal questioning and otherwise, is to get a person whom they think...
Health care is a major part of our country’s economy. Accordingly, the government has devoted major resources to investigating and prosecuting white collar crimes such as health care fraud. An individual, group of individuals or a company commits federal health care...
