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Domestic violence crimes are characterized by physical abuse and threats between two people who are in a close familial or social relationship. This article defines domestic violence, looks at common issues in criminal cases related to domestic violence incidents, and provides tips on stopping domestic violence. What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a catch-all… Read More

Minors in juvenile court delinquency proceedings do not have the same constitutional rights as those given to adults in regular criminal court cases. In fact, prior to the 1960s juveniles had few due process rights at all. But as juvenile court proceedings have become more formal, states and courts have strengthened juveniles’ constitutional rights. Below… Read More

On February 15, it was supposed to be a fun family outing to the movies, when Nair Rodriguez’s 19-year old daughter got under her skin. According to Rodriguez she fought and slapped her daughter. Police soon arrived on a domestic dispute call at the Moore, Oklahoma, theater and confronted Nair Rodriguez and her husband Luis…. Read More

Homicide is a legal term for any killing of a human being by another human being. Homicide itself is not necessarily a crime –some homicides are legal, such as a justifiable killing of a suspect by the police or a killing done in self-defense — but unlawful homicides are classified as crimes like murder and manslaughter. This… Read More

The crime of burglary involves the unlawful entry into a building, coupled with the intent to commit a certain crime — like theft or larceny, or any crime that’s classified as a felony. The criminal statutes on the books in each state provide their own specific definition of what constitutes burglary. These definitions have evolved… Read More

As with any criminal charge, a person charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If guilt is established (often through the defendant’s own plea or after a jury trial), the penalty will depend on state law, as well as on any aggravating circumstances (such… Read More

A Massachusetts woman was found guilty Wednesday in the first-degree murder of her pregnant friend, whom she beat and strangled before cutting the baby from the victim’s womb. Julie Corey, who was 35 at the time of the crime, was convicted in Worcester Superior Court in the 2009 slaying of Darlene Haynes, 23, in Worcester…. Read More

Michael Dunn, 46 is accused of firing at least 10 shots into the red Dodge Durango that the 17-year old  Jordan Davis and three other teen boys were riding on the day after Thanksgiving 2012. He is charged with one count of first degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of… Read More

Money Laundering Money laundering involves the transfer of money obtained from a criminal activity into legitimate channels to disguise its illegal origins. For money laundering to take place, there needs to have been a crime in the first place, which has produced a profit. The most common type of crimes includes drug dealing, people trafficking,… Read More

Introducing Rebecca Gray, writer for Backgroundchecks.org. Rebecca joins us today as a guest blogger who will be discussing “Things to Know About Tenant Rights in San Francisco.” Thank you Rebecca for sharing this information with us. Landlord/tenant relationships are sometimes tenuous, with each party acting in his or her best interest.  While harmony is maintained most… Read More