“Outrageous”: Police Misconduct as a Defense
There are limits to what the police can do in the attempt to detect crime. If...
How Defendants’ Mental States Affect Their Responsibility for a Crime
What makes a crime a crime? In most cases, an act is a crime because the...
Medical Marijuana Laws
While it is illegal in all 50 states to possess and use marijuana recreationally, 18 states...
Edward Lee Elmore Freed after 30 Years
Edward Lee Elmore has finally won his freedom at age 53. Elmore spent 30 years --...
Typical Issues Handled at Arraignment
The primary purpose of an arraignment is to give the defendant written notice of the charged...
Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence crimes are characterized by physical abuse and threats between two people who are in...
Constitutional Rights in Juvenile Cases
Minors in juvenile court delinquency proceedings do not have the same constitutional rights as those given...
Oklahoma Father Dies in Police Encounter
On February 15, it was supposed to be a fun family outing to the movies, when...
Homicide: Murder and Manslaughter
Homicide is a legal term for any killing of a human being by another human being....
