The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that up to 20 percent of girls and five percent of boys become victims of sexual abuse as a minor. As many cases often go unreported, the statistics are suspected as being higher. The crime is considered child sex abuse Continue Reading
Facts Regarding Perjury and the Consequences if Committed
Perjury is the act of knowingly making false statements under oath, which is considered a serious criminal offense. When this occurs, the individual committing this act is partaking in corruption of the legal process. Being convicted of perjury can bring serious Continue Reading
Why You Should ALWAYS Ask for an Attorney During Police Interrogation
Image this scenario: You’ve just been brought into the police station for questioning. You have no idea what for. The officer takes you into a dimly lit interrogation room that overwhelmingly smells like cleaning product. You sit at a table in an uncomfortable chair Continue Reading
Can DNA Evidence Help Improve Criminal Sketches?
Each year, forensic scientists hope for more advanced technology that can assist in identifying victims of crimes as well as find the criminals responsible. A new forensic technique known as phenotyping (FDP) uses DNA like skin and blood to predict a person’s Continue Reading
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