A head injury is a very common injury after a car accident, with thousands of Americans visiting the ER every year for car accident-related concussions. A concussion is actually considered a mild traumatic brain injury. While they are generally not
Getting convicted of nonconsensual sexual conduct or sexual conduct with a minor in the United States can quite literally follow you for the rest of your life. This is all thanks to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA),
Fentanyl overdose deaths have significantly increased over the last decade. Of the 91,800 Americans who have overdosed, 75% were caused by a synthetic opioid, like morphine and oxycodone. Synthetic opioids come in different forms and can be prescribed to patients with severe
Some offenders are able to plan and commit crimes all on their own. Meanwhile, other offenders need help before and after a crime is committed. According to criminal law, providing help or assistance in the commission of a crime is
If you’re a big fan of true crime documentaries, maybe you’ve heard the term “entrapment” get thrown around before. Or maybe you’re facing criminal charges because you feel that a police officer “framed you” or “induced you” to commit a
What does domestic battery mean in Louisiana? Domestic abuse battery is characterized by violent physical behavior between household members. Domestic abuse frequently involves sexual, financial, and psychological abuse as well. Anyone who is caught committing these types of abuse towards
Tragically, domestic violence is a daily occurrence in the United States. In most cases, domestic abuse occurs when male partners inflict violence against women. However, men can definitely be victims of intimate partner violence as well. Psychologist Lenore Walker began
Just because someone engages in non-violent criminal activity doesn’t always mean that they’re a bad or dangerous person. Many non-violent criminals resort to disorderly behavior due to poor mental health, addiction, lack of familial support, abuse, and so much more.
Some people who receive a felony or misdemeanor conviction continue to suffer major consequences even after they serve time. That’s because private background check companies see their conviction on their criminal histories, which often means the former offender cannot get
If you’re a fan of true crime documentaries, you may have heard the term “indictment” before, usually in reference to a serious crime. But because the criminal justice system is quite complex and confusing, you may be wondering: what does
When people get pulled over for drunk driving, they generally have to undergo a field sobriety test and provide a breath sample via a breathalyzer test. If the driver fails these tests, they can face DUI charges and convictions. In
Age limits restrict all kinds of activities in Louisiana. Teenagers can vote at the age of 18, but they can’t smoke or drink until 21. You can get a driver’s license at 16, but you can’t rent a car without
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