Federal crimes are, quite often, much more serious -- and punished more harshly -- than state-level offenses. Mail theft, for example, is a federal crime that can carry significant consequences. The following is an overview of how mail theft is defined under federal...
Month: January 2021
Defending against allegations of computer crimes
Even if they seem relatively harmless, certain activities on a computer could result in serious criminal charges. Cyber crime is a term used to describe a wide variety of activities that violate state or federal laws. Computers may be employed in a variety of offenses...
You might be surprised by the definition of domestic violence
When most people think about domestic violence, physical fights, black eyes, and bruises usually come to mind. It's common for many people to believe that domestic violence is only physical and that if a person does not have physical injuries, they have not suffered...
The basics of assault and battery charges
Criminal charges involving harm to another party are particularly serious. If charged with hurting or trying to hurt another person, the penalties against you could be steep. Assault and battery are criminal charges that pertain to causing harm or attempting to cause...
What is probation and how is it violated?
Some people convicted of a criminal charge will go to prison. The problem of overcrowding in the prison system means that not everyone who is facing prison will end up there. As an alternative, individuals will be placed on probation. Probation is a way for...
