When you think of the word “theft,” someone swiping a candy bar or wallet may come to mind; however, did you know that “theft” is actually a broad term when it comes to criminal offenses? Legally, theft can encapsulate more than the most common, general definition. Theft is defined legally as the taking of someone else’s property with the purpose of never returning it. This … [Read more...]
False Allegations Against Chris Hardwick Show Dangers of Public Hysteria
Chris Hardwick recently made headlines when he was accused by an ex-girlfriend of sexually assaulting her. Actress Chloe Dykstra made the claim that an ex-boyfriend had sexually assaulted her; however, she did not exclusively name Hardwick as the perpetrator. Due to Hardwick being her boyfriend from 2011-2014, he was quickly labeled as the assaulter. Hardwick denied the … [Read more...]
Shocking Statistics for False Accusations Awareness Month
June has been designated False Allegations Awareness Month in the United States, with discussions and events being held around the country to shed light on those who have been falsely accused of various sex crimes. These statistics show how wide-spread the issue of false accusation is in the U.S.: One in six individuals know someone who has been falsely accused of … [Read more...]
What Happens When Juveniles Commit Sex Offenses Against Other Teens?
Anyone between the ages of 10 and 16 are considered juveniles in the state of Texas, but that doesn’t mean they receive “free passes” when it comes to committing sexual offenses against other juveniles. While juvenile sex offense cases will be tried in a juvenile court, this doesn’t mean that the consequences are not severe for the crimes. Juveniles can receive anything from … [Read more...]
3 Important Differences Between Criminal and Civil Cases
The majority of the US legal system can be divided up into two primary categories: criminal and civil cases. While these two can seem similar in some regards, they’re actually vastly different in many areas. Here are three important differences between criminal and civil cases: 1. Who the Offense Impacted Criminal cases are considered crimes against society rather than one … [Read more...]
Are Child Porn Arrests in the United States On the Rise?
At the National Strategy Conference on Combating Child Exploitation in San Jose, California on May 19, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said: “Unfortunately, we´ve also seen a historic rise in the distribution of child pornography, in the number of images being shared online, and in the level of violence associated with child exploitation and sexual abuse crimes. … [Read more...]
