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People who cause harm to others may be financially liable for that harm. In many cases, they could also be at risk of criminal prosecution. Particularly in scenarios where one person causes the death of another, the state may look at whether the situation warrants...
If you’ve watched any police or legal procedural TV shows, you’re probably familiar with the “chain of custody.” It is the path that a piece of evidence in a legal case follows from the time that it’s obtained by law enforcement to the time it’s presented as evidence...
There are many different scenarios in which people may find themselves facing very serious criminal charges. In the digital age, many of those alleged crimes involve computers and online activity. If investigators track questionable online activity to an individual's...
Massachusetts has different rules for assault than for assault and battery. Assault occurs when one person threatens or intimidates another person. Actual physical contact is not necessary for assault allegations. Assault and battery offenses, on the other hand,...
Police officers can collect many different types of evidence when building a criminal case against an individual. Financial records, security camera footage and forensic evidence can be particularly compelling when criminal cases go to trial. Sometimes, the only...
Not everyone working in the healthcare sector earns generous, competitive wages. Some professionals earn typical salaries or even hourly wages because they work as support professionals, rather than as licensed medical caregivers. In theory, their jobs require less...
For many people, the decision process concerning whether or not to fight a criminal charge boils down to evaluating the penalties they may be subjected to in the event of a conviction. Even those who insist that the police wrongfully arrested them may plead guilty...
When most people think about wire fraud, they imagine that it constitutes elaborate scams, organized crime or large-scale schemes. While this can be true, people should know that even seemingly innocent practices—that may not even seem criminal at the time—can...
Defense attorneys can make a major difference for individuals facing criminal charges. They can educate someone about the penalties that they face and the process that occurs during criminal trials. They can be a calm and rational advocate for someone who likely feels...
Becoming the subject of a federal investigation is a reason for anyone to worry. Even people who feel confident about their compliance with the law may begin to second-guess themselves. After all, federal statutes are very complex, and people sometimes break the law...