Not everyone who is put behind bars belongs there, and sometimes they do, but the sentence they are given can be deemed too long or too hard later on. Fortunately, there’s a legal way to have a prison term shortened or ended immediately. Clemency is a form of...
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Tips for Avoiding a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day (Or Any Other Holiday)
Everyone likes to pretend they are Irish when St. Patrick's Day comes around. Did you know St. Patrick's Day is the fourth most popular drinking day of the year? Restaurants and bars often host large alcohol-fueled events full of green beer and whiskey. With so many...
Two Miami Men Arrested for TaxFraud
It's tax season! Over the next few months, as work documents begin rolling in, Americans will be filing their 2019 taxes. This is a task that can be daunting for those who owe the IRS money, exciting for those who get a return, and dangerous for those who commit tax...
M-Vac Device Aids In Setting The Wrongly Convicted Free
A vacuum device created in Idaho has found an unexpected use in criminal cases. The M-Vac is a wet vacuum that's being used to extract DNA from rough and porous surfaces creating the ability to identify previously unknown suspects in cases all over the country. It's...
4 Criminal Charges You May Face Due To A Bar Fight
You're at a bar to unwind and enjoy some time with friends and family. Maybe you're there to watch a sporting event, relax, or just let loose. Whatever the ocassion, when alcohol is involved, bar fights can happen unexpectedly as tensions rise between friends and...
Driving With A Suspended License In Florida Can Be More Dangerous Than You Think
In Florida, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license is a serious crime. Often times, Florida drivers are committing this act without even being aware of it. According to Sun-Sentinel, as of February, there were nearly 2 million drivers in Florida with...
National Expungement Week 2018 is October 20th – 27th
With the rapid changing of laws and the severity of certain types of crimes, the first ever National Expungement Week is being launched on October 20th. During this time, over 20 organizations from across the country will be working together in various cities to help...
What Happens to A Sentence When A Witness Commits Perjury
Often times, the outcome of a criminal trial is based heavily on the testimony of the witnesses. This means that when false statements are made during your trial, it may lead to the wrongful incrimination; resulting in being convicted of a crime you did not commit....
Why Being Part of a Ponzi Scheme Isn’t Worth Losing It All
There's plenty of white collar crime in this world and Ponzi schemes are a large part of them. The Ponzi scheme originated with Charles Ponzi in 1919 who cheated the Postal Service via prepaid stamps.What Is a Ponzi Scheme?A Ponzi scheme is a crime of fraud that...
How to Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record in Florida
In the state of Florida, many times it's possible for criminal history records to be sealed or expunged. Once a record is sealed or expunged, it no longer needs to be disclosed under most circumstances.What It Means To Seal or Expunge a Criminal RecordIn Florida,...