Crime

Plain-English legal guides, explained clearly and kept up to date.

Jul 10, 2026 9 min read

An original guide to the benefits, risks, and practical limits of self-representation in criminal cases.

Jul 10, 2026 10 min read

Overview of how criminal investigations start, how evidence is collected and analyzed, and how cases are prepared for prosecution.

Jul 10, 2026 10 min read

Comprehensive guide to the VINE victim notification system, how it works, who can use it, and its role in victim…

Jul 10, 2026 9 min read

Learn the major defenses to homicide charges, including self-defense, accident, mistaken identity, mental incapacity, and lack of proof.

Jul 10, 2026 9 min read

Comprehensive guide to white collar crime allegations, investigations, defenses, and how to work effectively with legal counsel.

Jul 10, 2026 11 min read

An in-depth guide for small business owners on recognizing, managing, and preventing white collar crime risks within their organizations.

Jul 10, 2026 11 min read

A detailed, plain-language guide to the legal elements, evidence, and defenses involved in proving assault in criminal court.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

An overview of false terrorism reports, related criminal penalties, common defenses, and the real-world costs of false alarms.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

Learn how criminal battery is defined, what prosecutors must prove, and how consent, intent, and justification affect the charge.

Jul 10, 2026 10 min read

Explains how parole orders may be modified, rescinded, or revoked, what triggers these actions, and the due process rights of…