In the realm of criminal law, understanding the distinctions between theft, robbery, and burglary is crucial for both law enforcement and the general public. These three offenses share similarities, yet they differ significantly in their elements and penalties. Theft Theft, commonly referred to as larceny, involves the...
Most people have a lot of questions and concerns when it comes to dealing with bail. This is largely because most people don't know a whole lot about bail in the first place. After all, they never expected to need bail. Still, that doesn't mean...
The recent conviction of the man who not only shot Lady Gaga's dog walker but also stole her two precious French Bulldogs has people talking about pet theft in Tennessee, the consequences of the crime, and how to prevent it. Most of us love our pets...
Most of us have been there at least once in our lives. Even though we were perfectly sober at the time, the police pulled us over for a seemingly silly reason. The reason the police do this is that they have been trained to recognize...
'Tis the season when many of us are getting together with both our immediate and extended family to celebrate the holidays. While this is supposed to be a fun time that is full of joy and shared memories, all of us are painfully aware that...
If you think that the cops are going to be more forgiving about you getting behind the wheel when you're intoxicated because it's the Christmas season, you should think again. If anything, history indicates that you're even more likely to be arrested for drunk driving...
Most of us associate the holidays with happiness, family, and love. While many of us focus on the good things during the holiday season, police departments throughout the United States will quickly tell you that crime doesn’t stop during the holidays. What members of law enforcement...
In 2018, the Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed the shocking news that approximately 43% of all businesses fell for some sort of internet crime. The costs associated with these crimes really added up. It's estimated that in California alone, businesses collectively lost more than $214...
Most of us spend a surprising amount of time on Facebook. We love posting about the exciting things taking place in our lives, we enjoy looking at the photos loved ones share, and we often treat it like an interesting party line that provides a...
A VPN is a virtual private network. The purpose of a VPN is to provide you with a layer of privacy and security while you're using the internet. VPNs first became popular when people started to go to public places, such as coffee houses and...
Everyone knows that the best parties happen at Halloween. There's something about the combination of extreme sugar, spookiness, and the strange cheerful zaniness of the season that makes the parties even more memorable. It's why so many teens spend days learning about what Halloween parties...
Ever since 1974 when Ronald Clarke O'Brian gave his son Halloween candy that was laced with a fatal dose of poison, everyone has been worried about the possibility of their own child ingesting fatal candy. It's easy to understand why parents are fearful. Kids are going...