In domestic violence cases, court proceedings occur on a by-case basis. In many cases, domestic violence claims are made in the heat of the moment during arguments between either spouses, partners in relationships or family members. Additionally, there are instances of Continue Reading
White Collar Crimes: Most Common Types in the United States
The term “white collar crime” came into popular use in the late 1930s to describe crimes that did not involve the use or threat of violence. Instead, these crimes relied on deception and were often committed by people who had status and position in society. While these Continue Reading
What is Mail Fraud? Why the Legal Definition Matters
The term “mail fraud” can be thrown about rather casually and it’s actually used pretty broadly in legal practice. If you’ve ever asked the question, “What is mail fraud?” then you’re not alone. The basic definition is simple: use of the mail to deprive someone of Continue Reading
Stages of Criminal Justice: From Arrest to Verdict to Appeal
Most people are familiar with all, or at least some, of the stages of criminal justice. Maybe they work in the system, maybe they or a family member have had to go through it or maybe it’s simply consuming the legal television dramas. Here is a broad overview of the Continue Reading
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