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So Can I 3D Print a Gun, or What?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
A few weeks ago, the Department of Defense settled its legal battle with the designer of 3D-printed firearms, allowing the company to re-release its CAD files...
What Are the Ethical and Legal Standards for Criminal Prosecutors?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It can be seen as a sad state of affairs when the best critical commentary of our criminal justice system is coming from a late-night comedy show. But that's...
What Is the Typical Punishment for Petty Theft?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Petty theft - don't let the name fool you. Theft is a state crime, and therefore determining whether criminal theft is petty or grand differs by state....
In Criminal Law, What Is 'an Information'?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
In the criminal justice system, oftentimes, the language that gets used by attorneys, judges, and court staff can be just as confusing as the process...
5 Common Types of Internet Sex Crimes
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
As soon as there was an internet, there was sex on the internet and crime on the internet. And while sex crime on the internet might not make intuitive sense...
No 'Stand Your Ground' for Black Women?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Domestic violence knows no racial boundaries. Evidently "stand your ground" laws do. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of all...