Category: Criminal Law
Anyone who has access to the internet and media news outlets has heard horror stories that involve innocent, law abiding citizens who are accused of crimes they didn’t commit. In some cases, these unlucky individuals are arrested, convicted and jailed for these offenses, without any substantial evidence of them committing a crime. This miscarriage of…
The institution of law enforcement was established to ensure that people abide by the laws of the land. Police officers have been granted exclusive authority to warn, arrest and detain people who violate these laws with the use of force if necessary. In the event that a police officer uses force against a civilian in…
Numerous studies have been conducted that reveal what most parents already understand: adolescents often exhibit an underdeveloped sense of responsibility and an apparent lack of maturity. In turn, they’re more inclined to make more impulsive decisions that aren’t based on logic or valid reasoning in comparison to decisions made by adults. For this reason, many child…