You've recently faced accusations of assault, but you're not quite sure what that entails. You never intended to hurt someone, and you don't understand how you can be accused of hurting someone you never touched. The reality is that assault is not what most people...
A man accused of a homicide no longer faces charges after they were dropped due to his inability to stand trial. According to the news, the 75-year-old man was believed to have killed his sister in 2016, but as a result of a severe dementia diagnosis, cannot stand...
Many people learn self-defense techniques to save their lives if they're attacked. One thing you should know is that if you use self-defense in a situation where your life is in danger, you're unlikely to be accused of violence against another person. However, the...
Hate crimes are crimes that are born out of bigotry. These crimes are meant to intimidate or hurt someone because of his or her race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnicity or national origin. Hate crimes are also known as bias crimes and can take place...
Gun violence is a dangerous thing. It takes lives, and it causes others to lose their freedoms. It's important to understand that violent crimes aren't always caused by the mentally ill. If and when they are, there's a real question as to how that should be handled.Is...
As someone accused of a crime, something you may worry about is ending up in prison. The prison population is growing too dense in Wisconsin, though, and that puts pressure on everyone, from those inside to those paying taxes to support them.A March 2 report describes...
If you work in a school, you know that you have to be very careful about how you treat your students. Raising a hand to hit a student could be enough to threaten your job.Some teachers are aware that students can become violent, and those situations are particularly...
If you're fighting allegations against you, it's a good idea to talk to your attorney about different criminal defense strategies. Criminal defense strategies come in a number of forms, but with the right defense, it's possible to have the case dismissed, to be found...
Arson is defined as an intentional burning or attempted burning of a property, vehicle or other item, although arson isn't limited to personal property or buildings. Some arsonists take aim at churches, while others plot against schools or businesses.In most cases,...
Can you imagine what would happen if you discovered that your case was mishandled and that the experts testifying overstated the importance of evidence collected? It could be devastating and result in a conviction you don't deserve. That may have happened several...
