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What's the Criminal Punishment for Assaulting an Uber Driver?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Rideshare drivers have to put up with quite a bit of nonsense from riders, but one thing they don't have to put up with is a beat down. No matter how bad your...
Is It Illegal to Change or Alter Your Fingerprints?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Despite how rare it actually is that a criminal conviction will be based upon a fingerprint, thanks to the popularity of televised cop dramas, some would-be...
When Is Computer Hacking a Crime?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Although the media portrays hackers as malicious computer programmers, it doesn't actually take as much know-how as one might expect to violate computer...
Jury Nullification: Why Would a Jury Find 'Not Guilty' Even When Guilt Is Known?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
When a jury is asked to deliberate after hearing the evidence at a trial, they are instructed to apply the facts to the law in order to reach their decision....
Accidental Discharge of a Firearm Criminal Charges
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Accidents happen to the best of us. But some accidents are more dangerous than others, and some accidents can carry criminal charges and penalties. So it is...
What Are the Penalties for Lying to a Cop?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
While it may seem like a good or clever idea in the heat of the moment, lying to a police officer can land you in some real serious trouble. While the Fifth...