People are often confused by the terms homicide, murder and manslaughter. When reading the newspaper, they wonder why one defendant gets life for murder, while another person gets probation for manslaughter, which, in a way, sounds worse than murder. It even gets more confusing when people are confronted with terms like felony murder. After all, […]
Since the mid-20th century, gang violence in this country has become widespread—all 50 states and the District of Columbia report gang problems, and reports have increased for 5 of the past 7 years. Despite the steady growth in the number and size of gangs across the United States and the criminal behavior and violence they […]
For parents or friends who have had to bail a loved one out of jail, one of the more common questions they ask me is, “Will I be able to get my bail money back?” It’s a great question, and there isn’t always a straight answer. We’ll explain how the process works in this blog. Bail […]
The following are some common myths about child sexual abuse: Children are mostly sexually abused by strangers Fact: In 2008, of the 13,600 police reported cases of child/youth sexual assaults: 10% of the accused were strangers – Strangers were more likely to assault older children/youth between the ages of 12 and 17 than younger children (80% […]
Myth 1: Overcoming addiction is simply a matter of willpower. You can stop using drugs if you really want.Fact: Prolonged exposure to drugs alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings and a compulsion to use. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by sheer force of will. Myth 2: Using drugs […]
The crimes of theft and robbery can easily be confused because both involve taking someone else’s money or property. However, while theft and robbery share some characteristics, the offenses are quite different. Robbery differs from theft primarily in that it involves force or intimidation to take property from another person. It is the use of […]
What Is Manslaughter? Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another person that isn’t considered murder because of a surrounding or mitigating circumstance. Manslaughter is usually the charge of the prosecution when the killer did not plan to kill. What Is the Difference between Manslaughter and Murder? Manslaughter and murder are different when determining the defendant’s state of […]
White collar crime is a broad legal term that encompasses various types of criminal offenses that are non-violent in nature, and usually involve fraud and illegal business or financial transactions. Bank fraud, credit card fraud, social security fraud, identity theft, money laundering, counterfeiting, insider trading, identity theft and forgery are examples of white collar crimes. These […]
Murder Manslaughter: Introduction Murder manslaughter are serious charges – charges that often make it to the media when they occur. Because these situations are so widely-reported, most people have some understanding of what murder and manslaughter entail, and can identify that the main difference between the two is intent. However, there are more distinctions as […]
The prevention efforts targeted at limiting youth involvement in gangs is integral to promoting optimal individual and community well-being, specifically in those areas that are susceptible to gang activity. In recent years there has been an emphasis placed on evaluating gang prevention programs to discern effective approaches and providing a more comprehensive approach. The Comprehensive […]