The FBI's job is to find and arrest people who break federal laws. But there are some civil liberties advocates who say the bureau is getting dangerously close to violating Americans' rights -- and sometimes crossing the line in its efforts to track down people...
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Discussing sexual assault and its many penalties
Sexual assault charges, by their very nature, are inflammatory and upsetting. When people hear about such charges in the news, they are likely to feel a wave of anger and grief on behalf of the victim. This is normal and understandable. Sexual assault charges are very...
Drug distribution cases are not always open and shut
Drug distribution and drug sales may seem like simple charges that are easy to prove. However, this is a false statement. There are many mitigating factors that can come into play when someone is accused of selling or distributing drugs, and for the accused it is...
The rights granted to you by a Miranda warning
You have many rights as someone who is accused of a crime. It is easy to forget this, because the way criminal charges are handled in the media, there is a heavy implication of guilt and plenty of anger aimed towards the defendant -- even though he or she is supposed...
New drug emerges in Florida
One of the cliches about drugs and the war on drugs is the fear that the media and lawmakers generate when they discuss certain drugs. While there is certainly an abusive and seedy element to drugs, the way drugs are depicted makes it seem as though the world will end...
Some things to consider about drugged driving
Drugged driving is a topic that doesn't get as much publicity as drunk driving. DUIs are more common and they "grab the headlines" more so than drugged driving cases. This can lead to some misconceptions about drugged driving cases.First, let's talk about drunk...
Don’t hesitate to consult with a criminal defense attorney
Sex crimes are some of the most serious criminal offenses in our justice system.The people who are accused of these crimes stand to lose a lot. Their livelihoods and, indeed, their futures are on the line. Alleging such crimes against someone is also a very serious...
Life in prison a possibility for man charged with drug crime
A man from Florida is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges related to 121 pounds of heroin and cocaine earlier this year. Another person was also charged in the case on conspiracy charges. A court date has yet to be announced for...
Reform for sex offender registration is slow
Registering as a sex offender isn't just embarrassing and punishing, it also leaves the individual with little room to make improvements to his or her life. This isn't a topic that many people like to discuss because the matter of sexually-based crimes are inherently...
Prescription drugs can trigger criminal charges too
Drug charges are very serious. The people accused of these crimes are placed in a very difficult situation, because if they are convicted of what they are accused of, their lives will change forever. They may not be able to retain their driver's license, or obtain...