Signed into law by President Trump on December 21, 2018, the First Step Act is designed to reduce the number of those in prison and give non-violent offenders, such as drug dealers, a second chance in the community. Currently, about 181,000 Americans are being held in Continue Reading
What Does A Grand Jury Do? How Does It Differ From A Trial Jury?
We often hear reports of what a grand jury decided in high-profile cases like corruption in government or on Wall Street. But how many of us know what that means? Does a grand jury differ from an ordinary jury? What are the implications of their verdicts and how do they Continue Reading
Key Legal Benchmarks Required to Define Insanity Defense
“Not guilty by reason of insanity.” These are controversial words in a court of law, when a defendant who—by their own admission—committed the crime in question is released on the grounds they lacked the wherewithal to understand their actions. This verdict was most Continue Reading
Determining When a Car Accident is a Crime
From a legal standpoint, most car accidents are civil matters. The drivers exchange information. Insurance covers the damages. If there are any disputes, they are sorted in civil court. But there are certain circumstances when a vehicular crash become a criminal Continue Reading
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