If you’ve been charged with a DWI, you probably have a lot of questions on your mind right about now. How serious are the charges
DWI Arraignment – the First Court Appearance
If you’ve been charged with a DWI or a related offense, the first thing you’re going to have to worry about is the arraignment. This
Penalties for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree is a crime that occurs when an individual is found to possess a relatively small
Angry? Upset? Humiliated? Don’t Throw That Punch!
We all get carried away sometimes. It can happen on the road, when the car in front of you cuts you off. It can happen
Why All Americans Should Know About the “Alford Plea”
In 2006, James Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to the rape and murder of a 24-year-old college student. He was then released from prison
When a Drug Relapse Leads to Jail Time
Julie Eldred of Stow, Massachusetts, was on her 11th day of probation when she tested positive for fentanyl. Within hours she was returned to jail,
People Leave a Trail of DNA Everywhere They Go
In 2012, Lukis Anderson was framed for murder by his own DNA. His DNA was found under the fingernails of a murder victim, Raveesh Kumra
Should Bloodstain-Pattern Analysis Be Filed Under Junk Science?
Watch nearly any forensic crime show on television these days (fiction or fact-based) and you’ll likely hear about the use of bloodstain-pattern analysis (BPA) in
What Conor McGregor’s Case Can Teach Us About Criminal Defense
Whether or not you follow professional sports, you’ve likely heard about an incident involving former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and his recent attack on
Is New York a Good Model for Criminal Justice Reform?
In recent years, there has been increasing discussion about the need for criminal justice reform across the country. High incarcerations rates nationwide have been problematic
