It’s not pretty and it’s not fair, but it does happen- false accusations of rape. Petty people sometimes misuse the grave charge of rape to gain an upper hand, seek revenge, or otherwise hurt another person. The consequences of a false accusation can be disastrous, even if the wrongfully accused is later acquitted.
In February, Colorado was added to the list of states that allow crime suspects to search victims’ homes if it might strengthen their defense. The decision by the appeals court has prompted worries from both victims’ rights advocates and prosecutors. In their decision, Colorado judges determined that homeowners’ privacy interests can sometimes be outweighed by a […]
As motorists, we’ve all been through them from time to time- random sobriety checkpoints. And, as long as you are sober, you have probably never thought twice about showing the proper credentials, answering the officer’s questions, and moving on through without incident. In fact, unless you’re running late, the DUI checkpoint is nothing more than […]
In today’s technology-laden society, robbery is most often committed through a computer and a network other than with a rifle. Electronic transfer of funds has replaced bags of cash, but one thing has remained the same—greed. Yet throughout history, some incredible heists and robberies have taken place – and some remain unsolved:
