Evading Arrest – Why It’s a Bad Idea to Run From Your Problems

October 2, 2013

It’s never a good idea to flee law enforcement when they are trying to perform an arrest or investigation. Not only will this cause police and investigators to engage in a chase, it can also bring additional criminal charges on top of whatever charge initiated the arrest or investigation. Chasing suspected criminal offenders costs police […]

3 “Harmless” Behaviors That are Considered Sex Crimes

September 25, 2013

When sex crimes accusations are reported in the media, the nature of the offenses is usually severe. This may lead some people to believe that only violent or aggressive actions can be prosecuted as sex crimes. However, there are many non-violent, seemingly commonplace actions that can be classified as sex crimes. Perhaps the most interesting […]

Read This if You Were Falsely Accused of Child Sexual Abuse!

September 18, 2013

Child sexual abuse charges are some of the most serious and consequential allegations that can be made. A simple accusation of child abuse can have drastic negative effects on the accused person’s life. Even if a person accused of child abuse is not convicted, they can still suffer repercussions. It may be hard to imagine but, […]

The Police Can Search Your Car if Items are in Plain View

September 11, 2013

Before law enforcement officials can search your car, they must follow a specific protocol. This is done to ensure that the search is conducted according to state and federal laws. Not only is this protocol a safety precaution, it also ensures that any evidence collected by police will be admissible in court. In order to […]

Sex Offender Registration: What is Required of Convicted Criminals?

September 4, 2013

Sex offender registration is one of the primary means by which those convicted of criminal sex acts are monitored and punished. The goal of sex offender registration is to keep a close watch on every person on the registration list so that they may be prevented from committing future offenses. By keeping track of the […]