Children in trouble may be quick to defend themselves by pleading that they didn’t mean to do it. Whatever the action that prompted discipline, they instinctively know that their motives behind it may change the grown-up’s view of the misconduct, perhaps even lessen the punishment. In the adult world, the criminal justice system often takes…
Voter fraud was a hotly debated issue during the last presidential election. While some people were convinced that it was a widespread issue, there have only been a few isolated incidents that have come to light around the nation — none amounting to more than a few ballots. However, even one fraudulent ballot damages the…
If you’ve been charged with complicity, that means the police believe that you somehow aided a criminal act. No matter how small you think your part in the crime actually was, accomplice liability is no small issue — you can end up doing just as much time behind bars as the person who actually committed…