There was a time when crime was largely personal. Physical bank robberies, murder and and sexual assault characterized the face of criminality; intimate acts committed physically by real, definable, palpable perpetrators. But there’s a new player in the criminal world, one that’s rapidly become one of the most widespread and devastating categories of crime. Continuing [...]

In last week’s post, we studied the general definition of white collar crime. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the crime of embezzlement and what makes it such an immense threat to businesses throughout the world. So, if you’re captivated by the crime that’s responsible for over $400 billion in business losses each [...]

Going off to college is an exciting expedition. For many, it’s their first taste of true liberty, allowing for all sorts of fun misadventures and new experiences; meeting great people and exploring new places along the way. But there’s a darker side to this newfound freedom and experimentation, one that’s all too capable of stunting [...]

There’s nothing quite like a night out on the town. Going out for drinks with friends is a great way to decompress after a long week of work, and beer at a ball game is practically tradition; but what happens when harmless tipsiness and good natured carousing in a public setting get out of hand, [...]

All actions have consequences. The just punishment of criminals and offenders protects society and promotes upstanding behavior; however, not all perpetrators are subject to the same severity of punishment.  In the case of adolescents, poor decisions and past mistakes don’t have to define them for the rest of their lives. Consulting a lawyer knowledgeable in [...]

“YOLO,” the clarion catchphrase for youthful indiscretion, is a sobering insight into the “you only live once” mindset of many adolescents. It demonstrates a focus on fleeting pleasures over future prospects; a throwing of caution to the wind. Sadly, this mindset often leads underage youth to poor decisions involving drugs and alcohol, which can result [...]

The news is rife with grizzly murders, violent acts and theft. It’s easy to view the hardened perpetrators of these crimes at face value, but there’s a tragic reality linking almost all adult criminals: the seeds of their actions were planted in troubled childhoods, growing in an atmosphere of factors often beyond their control. The [...]

A life of crime is a tragic thing; at the very least, it can result in significantly narrowed opportunities for a healthy life - at its worst, it can mean a life stripped of freedom entirely. When we consider criminal activity, we typically envision an offending adult, serious violent crimes, and a severe sentencing resulting [...]

For the past couple of weeks we've examined different types of evidence. We've contrasted hearsay and circumstantial evidence and physical and circumstantial evidence. Now, it's important we take a step back. All sorts of categories exist for understanding evidence. But we need to look at the two broadest ways of categorizing evidence. This includes understanding [...]