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The Legal Reckoning in the 'Rust' Shooting Case
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In the latest development in the fatal shooting case on the set of the movie "Rust," Hannah Gutierrez, the film's chief weapons handler, was sentenced to 18...
Stringent Sentencing in DUI Case Highlights Legal Consequences for Habitual Offenders
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In a case that underscores the severe repercussions of repeated driving under the influence, a Southern California woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life...
How Did the Parents of the Michigan School Shooter End Up Facing Prison Time for Manslaughter?
By T. Evan Eosten Fisher, Esq. | Last updated on
On November 30, 2021, fifteen-year-old high school student Ethan Crumbley, armed with a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, murdered four classmates and injured seven...
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Rape?
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
Sexual assault and rape are loaded terms that can often be used interchangeably. However, there is often a legal distinction between the two. Generally, rape...
What Will States Do With America's Aging Prison Population?
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Longer life expectancies and a declining birth rate in the U.S. mean the American population is aging. The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to...
When Is Murder a Crime of Passion?
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
Murder is the taking of another’s life with "malice aforethought." This is a crime we are all familiar with. Documentary series such as HBO’s "The Jinx" about...
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