On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | May 6, 2020 | Federal Crimes
If an officer catches your teenager smashing or blowing up mailboxes with friends, you may chalk their actions up to juvenile high jinks. Yet, failing to give their behavior a second though could come with serious consequences. Vandalizing mailboxes is a federal...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Mar 6, 2020 | Federal Crimes
In recent years, there have been a lot of discussions about hate crimes in the media and prosecutions for hate crimes have also increased. But what exactly is a “hate crime”? It can be helpful for you to gain a clearer perspective on the meaning of hate...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Dec 13, 2019 | Federal Crimes
Starting in Colorado but rapidly spreading to other states, recreational marijuana legalization has drastically changed cultural attitudes about marijuana over the last decade. Widespread use of marijuana has opened more people’s eyes to its potential medical...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Oct 18, 2019 | Federal Crimes
Some crimes are defined by what motivated them. A hate crime can be almost any type of criminal act, including violence or a threat of violence, but it must be motivated by intolerance regarding a person’s race, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity or...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Aug 23, 2019 | Federal Crimes
Kidnapping is a very serious federal crime. If you have been accused of kidnapping, you should take the time to understand the elements of the crime. While most cases of kidnapping are dealt with on a state level, federal charges can be brought if the alleged...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jun 2, 2019 | Federal Crimes
If you have witnessed an event that you believe was a crime, you may be unsure of what action to take. You may be fearful in reporting the crime that you will become involved in the investigation or that you will be wrongfully accused.It is important that you...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Apr 19, 2019 | Federal Crimes
Eyewitness testimony often contributes heavily to criminal cases. In situations where the event was not caught on video or otherwise recorded, what someone saw at the scene may be the only account of what took place — at least, the only account that does not...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Feb 20, 2019 | Federal Crimes
When a person teases or consistently offends or intimidates another in person, it is known as bullying. The act of bullying often is seen as synonymous with the behavior of school-age children and can be considered as harmless. However, this is simply not the case....
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Nov 30, 2018 | Federal Crimes
Kidnapping can occur in many contexts, from a parent taking a child away from the other custodian, to an adult forcibly holding another adult hostage for personal gain. In the vast majority of cases, those accused of kidnapping may be able to use the law to show that...
