Mail fraud, a crime that involves sending fraudulent materials or schemes through the U.S. mail, is a federal offense with serious penalties. Despite its name, mail fraud can also involve private and commercial interstate carriers. This blog will delve into the...
Conviction of an assault charge can deeply affect your personal and professional future. If the charges against you escalate to the level of a felony, the penalties of a conviction will be especially harsh. There are options available to you for building a strong...
The United States Constitution, through its Fourth Amendment, protects you, your house and your belongings from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The Amendment is also the foundation of law for search warrants, surveillance, stop-and-frisk, safety...
If you have confessed to a crime while in police custody and now it is time to go to court, you may believe you have no further recourse but to plead guilty. You must understand that this is not the case. If you have confessed, you still have a right to plead not...
White-collar crimes are serious offenses chargeable under state and federal laws. Perpetrators at the individual or corporate level commit these crimes for financial gain. Although these crimes do not involve violent acts, convictions carry potentially harsh...
You have the right to remain silent if the police want to question you. Should you exercise this even if you are innocent? While the common thought is your innocence should abscond any mistakes you make when speaking to the police, this may prove false. Before...
Despite the controversy surrounding mandatory minimum sentence laws, Virginia remains one of the few states that maintain the minimum required legal punishments for specific offenses. The nonprofit organization Justice Forward Virginia reports that the state also has...
Having a broad understanding of your legal rights may help you avoid falling on the wrong side of the law, and this may prove especially true during a traffic stop. Knowing when authorities have a legal right to search your car – and when they do not – may help you...