The terrorist attack of September 11th is a defining point in American history and marked the beginning of the international, American-lead War on Terror.   Terrorism crimes including terrorist threats or terrorist conspiracy are taken extremely seriously and can result in federal criminal charges and incarceration.  Since 2009, more than twenty-five United States citizens have been [...]

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Criminal justice is about intent and result.  If you kill a person, the punishment depends on whether the act was premeditated, spontaneous, or self-defense.  If you are caught selling drugs, it matters if you are a juvenile or an adult and are perceived by the court to understand the full consequences and meanings of your [...]

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Animals with high testosterone levels are known to be fearless fighters and the ultimate predators.  The African lions of Tsavo National Park in Kenya are reputed to be the most aggressive lions in the world. Why? Scientists believe that the higher testosterone levels in this particular group of lions makes them more aggressive and territorial [...]

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How would you like your transgression to be viewed by millions of people on the web?  Former NYPD officer Patrick Pogan, who is accused of assaulting cyclist Christopher Long during a Critical Mass ride, has to face being a YouTube sensation every day.  In a video that has been viewed over two million times, the [...]

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A Michigan state based militia known as the Hutaree have made a big splash in the headlines following criminal allegations that they were staging an attack against police.  Nine members of the Hutaree militia have been charged by a federal court with seditious conspiracy, attempted use of weapons of mass destruction, and teaching the use [...]

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New technology changes the way we communicate, live, travel, find information, and facilitates new forms of crime.  From internet fraud and DVD pirating to child pornography, the ingenuity of humans causes us to misuse as fast as we create technologies.  On Wednesday, the first case of “Text Rage” was reported.  Wayne Treacy, a Florida 9th [...]

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Good representation is of utmost importance to a criminal case, and could change an outcome and affect sentencing.  In criminal defense matters, one may have the choice of being represented by a public defender, a criminal attorney appointed by the government to represent those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, or a private criminal [...]

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Convicted criminals can face social stigmas and repercussions, and in the case of Sylvester Jiles, fear of violent retribution.  Mr. Jiles, after begging to be readmitted to custody following his release from prison, tried to break into a county jail after police officers denied his request.  This surprised many people, including criminal attorneys. When a [...]

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I have absolutely nothing against policemen. I have a number of very good friends who are excellent officers. But, like every other group of people in the world, there are bad apples. Hopefully a person becomes a police officer because he or she cares about justice, protecting people, and generally likes to be of service [...]

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