The goal in a criminal case is generally to mitigate the consequences of the alleged crime. In other words, the defendant wants to achieve an outcome that is better than if they were convicted of the alleged crime. After we have completed the discovery process in a case, we may submit to the prosecution a deviation request. A deviation request …
What Is A Victimless Crime And How Is It Different From A Real Crime?
A victimless crime is an activity that the government has decreed criminal even though there is no identifiable victim. A victimless crime is an activity that is performed by one or more consenting people, that causes no harm, injury or violation to anyone outside of the people performing the activity. One example of a victimless crime is smoking marijuana at …
Do NOT Clench Your Butt During A Police Encounter
This is a piece of advice we never thought we would have to give. In addition to the many other things you must consider during an encounter with the police, now you must consider the tension of your butt. Earlier this year in New Mexico, a man was pulled over for allegedly failing to make a complete stop at a …