Ironically, the state with the highest number of exonerations goes to the one with some of the toughest crime laws in the nation: Texas. With over 363 exonerations in the last 30 years, the only other states that came close to Texas are Illinois with 303, New York with 281, and California close on their heels at 201. Together, all 50 states share a grand total of 2,398 … [Read more...]
New Federal Death Penalty Rule Turns Heads
U.S. Attorney General William Barr recently moved to legalize the federal death penalty, calling for 5 executions to occur between December 2019 and January 2020. Currently, 62 federal prisoners sit on death row, but whether any of their executions will be carried out is uncertain given the legal challenges Barr will face. When the federal death penalty was last renewed in … [Read more...]
Benefits of Hiring a Private Defense Attorney
If you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, it’s important to make sure you hire an attorney that can help get you a favorable outcome. While some people might not have the option to hire a private attorney because of cost, there are distinct advantages to those who can afford it. The biggest advantage is that there’s much more demand for public defenders, so … [Read more...]
What Will an Employment Criminal Background Check Reveal?
Applying for new jobs can be an exciting time, especially when you think about the possibility of a new start with a new employer and if it’s something you enjoy doing. But, if you happen to have a criminal record or face a criminal charge, you can’t help but wonder if this can hurt your chances of getting the job. You probably have a ton of questions. One of the most … [Read more...]
What a Criminal Charge Means for Your Daily Life
Being accused of criminal wrongdoing, let alone convicted of such, can be an ordeal. It's hard to fully understand, however, just how much even a single criminal charge can affect your life. Let's take a look at a hypothetical scenario involving a person we’ll call “Todd,” who has been charged with a crime. Charged, but not convicted First, let's be clear that this is the less … [Read more...]
Can You Be Arrested Because of a Snapchat Post?
You want to know one of the easiest ways to get yourself in trouble these days and possibly arrested? Post something on social media that you know, deep down, you shouldn’t be posting. What’s illegal to post on social media? Snapchat posts, which have both multimedia photo and messaging capabilities, have taken down individuals in all types of positions: teachers, law … [Read more...]
