From an outlook reflecting the classical view of criminology, or rational choice conception, the following is from research entitled, Murder Mind Matrix, or why people kill other people. Briefly, a person kills because it serves their selfish carnal interests. In the long run, it’s up to the criminal to alter his or her lifestyle and change […]
If someone steals from you, it could be essential to know the difference between burglary vs. robbery. You need to use precise terms with law enforcement so there’s no confusion. So what’s the difference between burglary and robbery? What is burglary? According to the FBI, burglary is when you enter a home to commit a […]
Domestic violence, or family violence, is violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour in a relationship. There are many types of domestic violence, including social, physical, sexual and emotional. If you’re being subjected to domestic violence, there are a number of organisations that can offer you help and support. This can help if: you’re in an abusive relationship […]
What is identity theft? Identity theft is any kind of deception, scam, or crime that results in the loss of personal data, including the loss of usernames, passwords, banking information, credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers and health ID’s, that is then used without your permission to commit fraud and other crimes. For some consumers, identity […]
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you should know that in Canada, DUI has been considered a Federal Criminal Offence since 1921. In Canada, the term impaired driving is used when referring to the criminal offence of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A DUI offence is […]
THE DISEASE MODEL OF ADDICTION Addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations, including the American Medical Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, addiction is caused by a combination of behavioral, environmental and biological factors. Genetic risks factors account for about half of the likelihood that an […]
Paying bail to get out of jail may seem like a simple concept. The idea is that if someone gets arrested, someone else can pay money and the jailed person goes free. And while that is the essential idea behind bail, there is more that goes into the process. Understanding how bail works, how courts determine bail […]
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle – car, truck, motorcycle or any other motorized vehicle – after consuming alcohol is a serious crime. Drinking and driving is sometimes called driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), and involves operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of at least […]
According to the research carried out in the recent years, it has been seen that youth is getting involved in crimes. When a young person is involved in a criminal case, he becomes a juvenile delinquent. He enters the age of criminal responsibility where he is being considered responsible for a crime. When a child is […]
There is a wide range of firearm and weapons allegations and they are all very serious. If you have been charged with such an offence, you have to act timely to get reliable legal representation. You would want to work with a professional who will defend your rights with knowledge and full commitment to success. […]