Truthfully, we all make mistakes. Nobody can tell your story and make others understand what happened but you. When you’re facing robbery charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer in Knoxville to help you understand your options and navigate the legal system. With the right criminal defense, you can often […]
Criminal Law
A Glimpse into the World of Criminal Law
foolpix.net – Criminal law, a cornerstone of every society, stands as the guardian of public order and safety. It defines acts deemed harmful and unacceptable, prescribing consequences for those who transgress its boundaries. But beyond the headlines of sensational cases, lies a complex and fascinating world governed by intricate principles […]
New Texas Criminal Laws | 2021 Legislative Update
Last Updated: August 24th, 2021 Published on: August 23rd, 2021 A long and controversial legislative session resulted in a mixed bag of new criminal laws in Texas. Here is a roundup of the new criminal laws and the biggest changes to existing criminal laws stemming from the 87th legislative session. […]
Depraved Indifference, Scope of Warrant and Other Significant Opinions
The 2020-2021 term of the New York Court of Appeals in criminal law followed the pattern of recent years. The Court was often divided—there were dissenting opinions in almost half of the cases, and many dissents were sharply written. Once again, the Court decided far fewer cases (44, of which […]
California Legislation to Watch in 2021: Criminal Justice Reform
(Photo: Caroline Johnson) Although the uprisings of 2020 and ensuing critiques of the criminal legal system failed to inspire the California Legislature to pass meaningful reforms last year, a new, robust round of bills awaits decisions before the 2021 session ends on September 10. Even though there are many bills, […]
Lawsuit challenging Florida anti-riot law allowed to continue
A federal judge has refused to toss out a legal challenge to a controversial new law that creates a host of crimes and enhances existing penalties for protests that turn violent or block traffic, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis during this year’s legislative session. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark […]