Many criminal charges relate to impulsive mistakes. People fail to consider the consequences before reacting in anger during a confrontation, for example. They may then face violent criminal charges due to their lack of emotional regulation. Other times, the state may...
Narco-terrorism is a relatively new term which refers to the intersection between drug trafficking and terrorist activities. It generally refers to the use of drug trafficking to fund terrorist activities or the use of terrorist tactics to support drug trade...
The internet has created a variety of new ways in which people can break the law. Digital telecommunications facilitate interactions across state lines, leading to credible claims of inappropriate interstate commerce in some cases. Other times, the relationships that...
The federal government prosecutes certain specific types of crimes. Frequently, those offenses involve interstate matters or possibly crimes involving the federal government or its resources. Individuals accused of interstate or international drug crimes may face...
Online sting groups often set up fake profiles, pose as minors and try to bait people into meetings or explicit chats. These groups then record the encounters and sometimes hand the material to police. Cases that start this way raise special legal issues because...
Some New York crimes stay in state court. Others jump to federal court. You care because the forum can change charges, procedure and potential penalties. How federal jurisdiction works A case may go federal when the facts show a federal interest. You see this when...
From corporate executives to leaders of drug cartels, conspiracy charges are a legal tool prosecutors use to help build federal cases. These charges occur when two or more individuals agree to commit a crime and take action toward its completion. When it comes to drug...
When facing federal charges, the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it can significantly impact the outcome of a case. The prosecution may attempt to argue that the presence of certain elements warrants a more severe penalty. One example they may...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as RICO, was enacted in 1970 as part of the Organized Crime Control Act. The primary aim of RICO is to combat organized crime in the United States by allowing leaders of a syndicate to be tried for...
When charged with a criminal offense, you know that your future could be at stake. Depending on the charges you are facing, a conviction could result in time behind bars, not to mention a mark on your criminal record that may impact your future opportunities. These...