What Information Are You Required to Tell the Police During an Arrest?
By The Law Offices of Smith and White, Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyers When a person is arrested, emotions run high and uncertainty can cloud good judgment. As criminal defense attorneys, we consistently stress the importance of knowing your rights and responsibilities when interacting with law enforcement. One of the most misunderstood areas is what information […]
How Long Traffic Camera Footage is Kept
By Mitchell Rogers Injury Law, Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers Traffic camera footage can be a powerful piece of evidence in legal proceedings. Whether you’re handling a car crash claim, a traffic violation defense, or a criminal matter involving a roadway, being able to retrieve footage quickly can drastically change the trajectory of a case. […]
California Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme
California Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme. A California man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after admitting to running a years-long scheme that defrauded Medicare out of more than $17 million through sham hospice companies and a home health care business. Petros Fichidzhyan, 44, of […]
Texas Republicans Near Major Win in Long-Running Push to Expand Pretrial Detention
Texas Republicans Near Major Win in Long-Running Push to Expand Pretrial Detention. For years, Texas Republicans have fought to give judges more authority to keep certain defendants behind bars before trial. Now, they appear closer than ever to making that a reality. This legislative session, a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution, backed by Governor […]
When Creditors Won’t Stop: Debt Relief Strategies To Protect Your Income
Dealing with relentless creditors can be overwhelming, especially when they resort to aggressive collection tactics such as wage garnishment, bank levies, or constant calls. For many individuals, protecting their hard-earned income becomes a top priority. Fortunately, several debt relief strategies can help halt creditor harassment and safeguard financial stability. Read on to learn some debt […]
Credit Suisse Services AG Pleads Guilty to $4 Billion Tax Evasion Scheme
Credit Suisse Services AG Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes, Agrees to Pay Over $510 Million in U.S. Settlement. Credit Suisse Services AG has pleaded guilty to conspiring to help U.S. taxpayers conceal more than $4 billion from the Internal Revenue Service through at least 475 offshore accounts. The plea marks the culmination of an extensive […]
How State-Level Bail Reform Is Creating Uneven Legal Standards Nationwide
Bail traditionally serves as a mechanism to ensure defendants appear for court proceedings while preserving the presumption of innocence. The cash bail system requires monetary payment as a condition of pretrial release. Across America, a wave of reform initiatives has targeted this system, citing concern about wealth-based detention and racial disparities. However, these state-by-state reforms […]
Actus Reus and Mens Rea: The Two Pillars of Crime
When a jurisdiction like Washington, D.C., convicts someone of a crime, it must show criminal actions and intent. That means, under the law, the offender has to show physical and mental actions for criminal responsibility. However, if the defendant did not contribute to the crime or lacked the intent to commit it, they may not […]
5 Essential Steps After Suffering a Wrongful Death of a Loved One
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating. The emotional toll can be overwhelming, making it difficult to think clearly about what to do next. However, there are essential steps to consider in the wake of the passing of a loved one – especially in the case of a wrongful death. Each action you take in […]
Family Sues Oakland Deputies Alleging Negligence Led to Pontiac Mother and Sons Freezing Deaths in 2023
In a heartbreaking case stemming from the winter of 2023, the family of Monica Cannady has initiated legal action against the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and three individual deputies. The lawsuits contend that negligence and potential bias played a role in the tragic freezing deaths of Cannady and her two young sons, Kyle and Malik, […]
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit – Allegedly Gave Woman HPV That Caused Cervical Cancer
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit – Allegedly Gave Woman HPV That Caused Cervical Cancer. Nick Carter, 45, is facing serious new allegations. A woman named Laura Penly has filed a lawsuit accusing the Backstreet Boys singer of sexual assault claiming he gave her HPV, which later developed into cervical cancer. […]
Portuguese MEP Urges EU Action After Shocking Video of Sexual Assault Goes Viral
Portuguese MEP Urges EU Action After Shocking Video of Sexual Assault Goes Viral. A Portuguese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is calling on the European Commission to take urgent action to combat the spread of harmful content online, following the circulation of a video allegedly showing the rape of a 16-year-old girl. The disturbing […]