Popular crime TV shows and movies often glamorize and fast-track criminal trials. While you may hear the words evidence, admissible, and inadmissible, the importance of each of those terms is usually glossed over on TV. If you are facing a... Read More
When you hear the phrase “desecrating the dead,” it probably conjures images of spooky graveyards and crime TV. However, desecrating the dead is a more common crime than you might think. Desecrating the dead or abuse of a corpse can... Read More
If you have watched a mob movie or crime TV, you are probably familiar with the scene where the cops or prosecutor offers the mobster a deal to rat out co-conspirators or give up information regarding the criminal enterprise. Although... Read More
Dogs are like children. They’re loveable, fun, loyal, and sometimes disobedient. However, dangerous dogs require special handling. And it’s good to know ahead of time that if your dog attacks a person or another domestic animal, you could face criminal... Read More
The criminal justice system deals with minors differently than it deals with adults. Typically, juvenile offenses carry less severe penalties than adult crimes. However, sex offenses are often considered one of the most severe types of crime. How does the... Read More
Anyone who has been falsely accused of a crime knows how stressful and frustrating the experience is. Unfortunately, you might feel like everyone automatically believes your accuser and refuses to listen to your side of the story. This is especially... Read More
If you have charges alleging a sex crime in New Mexico, you may be worrying about how much time you could spend in prison if convicted. Prison time might be the expected sanction for a sex crime conviction. However, it... Read More
If a loved one or a friend is under arrest and held in jail, you probably want to get that person out as soon as possible. That means gathering up funds to post a bail bond. However, a bond amount... Read More
Most people with a license have experienced the stress of a traffic stop. This experience could create even more stress if you were drinking earlier in the day. But what happens if the police never had a valid reason to... Read More
When people hear the term sawed-off shotgun, they often conjure a picture of gangsters and criminals. TV and movies have long demonized sawed-off shotguns. However, many law-abiding citizens legally possess sawed-off shotguns and short-barreled rifles. Generally, state gun control laws restrict... Read More