Monthly Archives: July 2022
What Kind Of Crimes Can You Commit While Already In Prison?
Authorities incarcerate people to keep them out of trouble. The primary motivation is not to provide victims with a sense of justice, but to ensure that further crimes are not committed in the future. But the truth is that there are many crimes that prisoners could potentially commit even while incarcerated. Some are obvious,… Read More »
What Happens If You Kidnap Someone And Hold Them For Ransom In New Jersey?
In most cases, “kidnapping” is something of a misnomer. The truth is that most kidnappers are simply parents who take their children on holidays or impromptu day trips without permission from their exes. But what happens if you commit “real” kidnapping? What happens if you hold someone at gunpoint and snatch them away from… Read More »
What Happens If You Use Someone Else’s Passport To Fly?
Getting a new passport can be a tiresome, time-consuming affair that results in long lines, plenty of back and forth, and considerable stress. Faced with this process, you might think that it makes more sense to simply borrow someone else’s passport. After all, if they look similar enough to you, then the airport officials… Read More »
High-Profile Figures Receive Multi-Decade Prison Sentences
One of the foundations of our society is that everyone is treated equally under the law. It doesn’t matter if you’re a poverty-stricken drug addict or a celebrity with 12 sports cars – you will be subject to the same laws and the same penalties. Many observers point out that this is only true… Read More »
US Soldier Tries To Betray His Own Unit In The Hopes Of Sparking A Massive War
Among all the qualities valued by the US military, loyalty is perhaps seen as the most important feature of a successful soldier. Indeed, the motto of the United States Marine Corps – one of the most highly-trained branches of the military – is “semper fidelis.” This is Latin for “always loyal.” And most of… Read More »
What Is A Deferred Sentence In New York?
If you are facing criminal charges in New York, it makes sense to avoid incarceration whenever possible. While fines and other penalties may seem daunting, nothing is more worrying than the thought of spending years behind bars. Most defendants will do everything in their power to avoid this fate. Fortunately, there are a number… Read More »
Big Pharma Executive Admits To Insider Trading In New Jersey
Insider trading is perhaps one of the most obvious examples of so-called “white-collar crime.” It occurs behind closed doors – behind the desk of a home computer or inside of a downtown office building. Unlike crimes commonly committed by the lower classes, white-collar crime does not involve violence, threats, or theft. Instead, it targets… Read More »
Member Of The Infamous Gambino Family Faces Charges In New York
Even those who are completely unfamiliar with criminal organizations within New York are probably aware of the Gambino crime family. With a near mythical reputation in the United States, this criminal organization is commonly associated with the so-called “mafia.” Although the organization has been active in New York since the early 1900s, it earned… Read More »
