Theft, simply put, is taking something that is not yours. Minor theft includes things like shoplifting from the grocery store. Major theft includes breaking into stores or homes, and you also have examples like grand theft auto, which involves the theft of motor vehicles. But embezzlement, a whit...
Not everyone that courts issue sentences to goes on to serve those sentences. In some cases, the court suspends the sentence. How does that work? Firstly it's important to realize that not everyone is eligible to ask for this. It's typically something judges will reserve for minor offenses. Secon...
It's certainly true that people understand the danger of slip-and-fall accidents, which can lead to serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. These things do happen and it is often the fault of the property owner. For instance, someone who slips on a wet spot in the store may claim that...
It is often thought that jail time is a deterrent to crime. Therefore, when young people are arrested, jail time may be used to ensure that they don't offend again. The hope is that they will see the time behind bars as a potential ramification and that will modify their behavior in the future. A...
It is, naturally, prohibited for someone to take a firearm on a plane. You are not allowed to travel with a gun, even if you legally purchased it and you hold all of the required permits. Firearms are one of the main things that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA_ looks for when scan...
Evidence is critical in a criminal case. Yet, not all evidence deserves to be given equal weight when it's considered by a judge or jury. If the police charge you with a crime, you need to understand what, if any, evidence they have and what category it falls into. Direct evidence is something th...
A search warrant means that the police can enter a property that is owned by someone else, even if they do not have that person's consent. They will often ask for consent first, and if they cannot get it, then they will get a warrant. But there are also cases where they will get the warrant in ad...
Many people accused of drug crimes, especially possession offenses, will face state charges. Any drug offense has the potential to limit your opportunities in life and cause significant criminal consequences, but some charges are much more serious than others. There are some scenarios in which t...
November is a month that crypto enthusiasts across the world would want to forget in a hurry and it typifies how 2022 has been so far, following the bearish market and the series of events that have led to the loss of billions of dollars in investments. The recent collapse of FTX and the possibil...
You expect some privacy within your home and on your property. You know that police officers can't just look wherever they want or even enter your home without your permission – or a warrant. What you decide to do on your own property is your business and should stay private, and this is an expec...
It's important to know about the consequences, the elements working against you and what fighting your case will entail. And a good starting place to build your case is to note whether the crime you are up against is a state or federal one. Learning the classification of a crime can help you and ...
Howey Test Complicated? As discussed in our previous article, there is no simple answer to the question that whether a certain crypto asset is to be considered a security or not. However, things might have been simplified a bit after the decision of the U.S Supreme Court in the case of SEC v WJ. ...
There is a large variety of cryptocurrency assets. Virtual coins or tokens, “virtual” currencies, and “conventional” equity or debt instruments that have been “digitized” or “tokenized” are just a few examples of the wide variety of crypto assets available. Making distinctions between various cat...
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you shouldn't just accept the charge. It's a criminal offense with severe consequences, including a criminal record. Yet many people do just accept it in a way they probably would not for other criminal accusations. As with any cri...
Americans have a constitutional right to speak freely. Though, apparently, there are exceptions, or at least in some cases, rules to follow in the process. Celebrity endorsements help improve sales performance for food and beverages, sports apparel, beauty products and tech devices. Stars also pr...
Endorsements are not a new concept for those in the spotlight. Companies contract – often to the tune of millions of dollars – with sports icons to wear their gear, and movie stars seated at the wheel of luxury vehicles to build their brand through an established fan base. There's nothing inheren...
Crypto enthusiasts tend to be intrigued by decentralizing trade. Others seize the opportunity to use disruptive technology to – allegedly – fund illegal activities. As global governments continue to identify the pros and cons of peer-to-peer financing, it may be difficult to define its legal limi...
When people are asked to do their taxes, it sometimes makes them fairly nervous because it's a complicated process. They know that they might make mistakes. They could make an error when filling how much income they earned during the year, for instance, and end up massively underpaying their taxe...
When a passenger vehicle is driving at highway speeds and suddenly has to stop, it is typically assumed that it will take roughly 300 feet for this to happen. That's the length of an entire football field. It is important to note that various outside factors can influence it. The condition of the...
When you get injured because of someone else's negligence, it may be time to start a personal injury case. Essentially, this person could be liable for your medical bills and other costs since they are the one who is responsible for your injury. This sounds fairly straightforward, but it's actual...
Expungement is a process sometimes used by those who have a criminal record. They want to clear the record, and so they seek to have it expunged. This is also sometimes referred to as sealing the record. Often, people assume that this means that the record has been erased. It no longer exists. Bu...
Every prosecution rests on the strength of the evidence the state has in its possession. Yet, what the prosecution claims is irrefutable evidence isn't always as foolproof as they say. Hence looking for ways to challenge evidence can be a key defense strategy in any criminal case. Here are three ...
Discovering you face criminal charges can be scary. Unfortunately, that could lead you to do things that make your situation more difficult. Once you realize you might face charges or already are, you need to think everything through carefully. That is why the general advice is to seek an attorne...
There are so many budding entrepreneurs and business owners looking for an investment that convincing someone they should invest in you and your idea can be incredibly challenging. Therefore, some people exaggerate how good their idea or product is. If all goes well, and you make a lot of money f...
The United States has a drug problem, but the near-hysteria regarding opioid prescriptions has put many legitimate pain clinics and pain doctors under a microscope where their every action is (often unfairly) scrutinized. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ruan v. United States has recently ra...