The Sixth Amendment guarantees anyone accused of a crime the right to not just a lawyer – but the right to effective assistance of counsel. The Supreme Court has recently
After natural disasters, prosecutors and law enforcement are particularly vigilant about catching and prosecutors individuals who attempt to defraud the federal government and charitable organizations. Both state and federal agencies
The Blotter Welcome to The Blotter, where we periodically post a collection of the weirdest, stupidest or just downright strange crimes from all over the world. As God as my
In recent years, courts have taken concerns about charging juveniles as adults seriously. Science has confirmed that juvenile brains cause adolescents to act more impulsively, and with less regard for
The Fourth Amendment remains a constant source of litigation and interpretation before the Supreme Court, and the first week back in session proved to be no different as the Court
It’s a new year, full of new laws and new policies. California rang in the new year with its law legalizing recreational pot coming into effect, just as Attorney General
One of the largest busts concerning Medicaid fraud occurred in Brooklyn, where twenty people, four of whom are doctors, were arrested. Fourteen companies were also included on the indictment. All
The current administration has touted its tough stance on criminal justice, calling themselves the ‘Law and Order’ administration. On top of stricter enforcement of drug and immigration laws by the
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