What is an Unwitting Possession? Is it a Viable Defense?Have you packed your own bags? If you’ve ever been to the airport or through customs when traveling you may hear the question “Have you packed your own bags?” or “ Have you left your bag unattended at any time?” While this seems like an odd […]
Read MoreKansas has instilled a law, KSA 21-3401, that is hopeful in preventing vicarious murders from people that are in the act of committing a felony. According to Kansas State Law: “Murder in the first degree is the killing of a human being committed . . . in the commission of, attempt to commit, or flight […]
Read MoreYou might think that theft is theft and that the process or method of acquisition of someone else’s property wouldn’t have much differentiation if any. However, there is a difference between Larceny and Embezzlement and the prosecution of the two separate crimes contains many variances. Both crimes are theft related and involve taking someone else’s […]
Read MoreUnique situations such as juveniles being arrested for sex crimes causes there to be many questions to ask about the future of the juvenile that has been accused. Most often, if there has been an arrest for a sex crime, then the concern falls to whether or not the juvenile will have to register as […]
Read MoreA person who is given access to someone else’s property or money for the purposes of managing, monitoring, and/or using the assets for the owner’s best interests, but then intentionally misappropriates those assets for personal gain, is committing embezzlement. Embezzling generally takes place when an employee with authority steals money or assets, and it usually occurs in […]
Read MoreBy now almost everyone has heard of fantasy football leagues, and most of us know someone who has bragged about their winnings. Fantasy football has begun to gain traction and be more of a mainstream form of gambling. Players pay a fee to join a league and choose their players from various teams based on stats and […]
Read MoreOf course, we all enjoy a good comedy movie. It’s funny to watch on the big screen an exaggerated story about someone else’s misfortune. This is true for the 2013 movie Identity Theft starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. McCarthy and Bateman share the name “Sandy Patterson.”The real Sandy Patterson’s identity has been stolen by a […]
Read MoreAggravated assault is a crime which criminal laws punish more severely due to its seriousness. Circumstances that can raise an assault to an aggravated assault typically include the use of a weapon, the status of the victim – for example a police officer or teacher, the intent of the perpetrator – meaning did they intend […]
Read MoreBusiness fraud cases usually go beyond a general breach of contract situation; they involve a more intentional dishonesty on behalf of a business. Generally a business could provide intentional false statements or omission of facts which another may rely upon to make a decision to their harm. This can happen in a number of ways […]
Read MoreOne bad decision can change your life forever. We have all heard this, but it can really ring true if you find yourself in a situation facing possible jail time. Even in a situation where the details seem to incriminate you, and all the evidence is stacked against you, you still have the right to […]
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