Cocaine is one the most tightly controlled and strictly penalized illegal drugs in the country. Possession of less than one gram of cocaine is a felony offense in most jurisdictions. Getting caught with cocaine can quickly lead to severe penalties. A large number of cocaine-related arrests occur during traffic stops. If someone is pulled over […]
Crime dramas are some of the most popular shows on television. As with most things on TV, reality is mixed with a large degree of fantasy. But just how much truth is combined with fiction in these programs?
Sexual assault is a criminal act that is defined as intentional physical contact of a sexual nature that occurs without consent. This can involve penetrating the mouth, anus or genitals of another person without their consent. Consent is a critically important element of this offense. To give consent is to knowingly and intentionally agree to […]
Criminal offenses are separated into different categories based on the nature and severity of the offense. This is done to ensure that the punishment for the offense is just and appropriate.
The statute of limitations is a legal concept that is used to determine if criminal charges can be filed for a crime that occurred in the past. This means that if someone committed a crime ten years ago, at some point they may become immune from prosecution for that offense.
