Degrees are crucial to criminal law. For one, they determine the gravity of an offense. For another, they follow a corresponding punishment. The gravity of offense and punishment are defined in the classification of criminal offenses: infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. Of the three, felony is the most serious offense wherein capital murder typically falls under.
What you don’t know can and will hurt you. It’s an assumption that bolsters the idea behind doing background checks. Background investigations are crucial for employers, businesses vetting suppliers and credit companies in Virginia. Organizations perform them for data verification, ensure maximum productivity and avoid legal liability and harm. But how do you check if
Two schools of thought are behind loitering. One, that it is reportedly a precursor to crime and two, that laws around it are discriminatory and even unsafe. Opponents of loitering laws argue that policies barring people from lingering in public places go against the intent of the law: to prioritize justice. Statutes criminalizing loitering are
On Feb. 24, 2015, a jury found Eddie Ray Routh guilty of murder. It took the jury about three hours to convict Routh for the killings of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield. The former Marine was sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole. Who is Eddie Ray Routh? Why does Chris Kyle’s name seem familiar?
In late February 2022, the Wisconsin Assembly voted for a bill that allows survivors of sexual harassment to file a lifetime restraining order against convicted abusers. The bill, if Gov. Tony Evers signs it, will be known as Kayleigh’s Law. Kayleigh Kozak is a survivor if sexual assault and is pushing to pass the bill
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about criminal cases is that it’s unbeatable. But only 5-10% of cases actually go to trial, with about 90% of cases being dismissed well before they see a courthouse. For an overwhelming 90% of criminal complaints, the charges are often dropped due to a large number of factors,
If you’re faced with a legal dispute in relation to fraud, you must have legal representation. Experienced fraud solicitors protect your rights and interests. Individuals who are seeking legal advice from a professional fraud solicitor should aim to enlist the guidance of a firm which has successfully represented clients who have experienced highly serious and
Getting involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience, especially for people who consistently follow traffic rules and regulations. Even though these events are avoidable, they can still happen to anyone using the roads in any part of the country. With this in mind, motorists should make sure they know their rights to get compensation for any
Integrity and honesty are important in business, and so is making sure that all of your day-to-day operations and comings and goings are above board. Not breaking the law is a crucial part of ensuring that you’re protecting not just yourself but also your assets, your employees, and not to mention your family, from the consequences
Most people have heard the concept of bail, but they probably don’t understand it fully. You may find yourself needing bailbonds at some point. Therefore, it’s much better to be prepared. You may also have several questions about what happens after getting arrested and what you can do afterward, so it’s time to find out.
