You’ve found yourself in the troubling situation of facing criminal charges. This puzzles you as you know you did not commit the crime in question. The problem is that a witness has come forward to say that you did. Why would they do this? The truth is that...
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Why you should not resist arrest
We all have a right to live freely without unjustified interference from the state or authorities. However, this is not necessarily easy for law enforcement to do while they attempt to prevent criminal activity. Law enforcement can get things wrong, and you may be...
Why a witness’s memories may not be accurate
Odds are that you trust your own memory. When you think of how something happened, who was there or when it happened, you believe that you’re remembering it correctly. Interestingly, we know just how false this is. First off, there is the anecdotal evidence. Surely...
What is a personal recognizance bond?
After an arrest, police officers and prosecutors have to determine if there is enough evidence to pursue criminal charges. If the state will not bring charges, they will release the individual. If they do intend to charge someone, that person will need to attend a...
Hacking might look fun, but it can lead to damaging consequences
Most people who have grown up with computers know about hacking and how it can be used to get into other people’s computers and smart devices. Some people “hack” into their friends’ devices to play pranks on them or to post as them on social media. While that’s not...
Former PA youth pastor ordered to register as sex offender
Megan's Law is a general name for laws that require state and local authorities to provide information about people who have been convicted of sex crimes. Each state decides exactly how this information is made available to the public, and in Pennsylvania, people who...