The law defines robbery as taking money or property from another person with the intent to deprive the other of the items by using force or intimidation. What sets it apart from ordinary theft is that robbery can involve violence, putting the victim in danger as the...
“The War on Drugs” was a failure and, despite all of the efforts to end it, the opioid crisis has merely changed form instead of going away. In the meantime, the prisons are full of people who developed addictions they couldn’t control. Maybe it’s time that addiction...
Trucks and tractor units can pull some of the largest and heaviest semi-trailers thanks to a component called the fifth wheel. The fifth wheel is a coupling device that secures a trailer to the back of a truck while allowing the trailer to turn as the vehicle goes...
If the state intends to bring charges against an individual, that typically means there is evidence implicating them. Chemical and physical evidence, in particular, can make people feel as though they will have no way to defend against pending charges. If police...
Fences are more than just ornaments designed to go around a property. They serve as barriers to help enclose an area, preventing outsiders from entering a private space. They also help mark the surveyed property line of a given lot. Because of the importance of these...
Cables play an important role in everyday life. Made from precious metals such as copper, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that modern life wouldn’t be possible without cables providing homes and buildings with electricity and telecommunication services. But...
There are many reasons why individuals may prefer to avoid interactions with law enforcement professionals. Some people are naturally anxious when dealing with authority figures and would prefer to avoid the stress of such interactions. Plenty of others have heard...
Summer is upon Floridians, which means recreational boating activities abound. But having an intoxicated boater operate a vessel or any water vehicle is a criminal offense in the state. Boating under the influence (BUI) is much like a driving under the influence (DUI)...
Those who have never had any involvement with the criminal justice system may have an overly simplistic idea of what going to trial involves. They imagine that they will hire a lawyer and that this attorney will handle every aspect of their case. However, criminal...
Bank fraud encompasses a wide range of white collar crimes involving the illegal acquisition or manipulation of funds or assets held by a financial institution. Typically, it entails devising and executing deceptive schemes to defraud a bank or its clients for profit....