When a video was released this year showing a presidential candidate describing various physical acts he undertook concerning women, there were several conversations on the regular media cycle as well

Do I really need to hire an attorney for a simple crime, especially if I plan to plead guilty? In criminal matters, you should always at least speak with an

In the United States, most jurisdictions define kidnapping as the abduction or unlawful transportation of someone. Kidnapping can actually occur if someone transports a victim even to another room or

Most people have heard of assault – usually simultaneously with battery (assault and battery). However, these are two distinct crimes that can be charged separately. Assault can most easily be

When the verdict and sentenced are handed down on a defendant after their criminal appeal, you might think that they are shipped off to their respective prison cell, left alone

In August of this year, the Department of Justice announced that it aimed at ending the federal government’s use upon private prisons. Many people may not realize that the government

Getting convicted of a crime is terrible, in general. You have a criminal record. You might go to jail. You’ll probably owe a lot of money in court costs, attorney’s