Evidence forms a crucial part of any criminal trial. It helps in establishing the facts of the case, which goes a long way in determining the final verdict. However, not all evidence can be used against you in court, no matter the nature of your charges. A judge can...
Month: December 2022
How can a confession lead to a wrongful conviction?
In cases of wrongful convictions, it sometimes turns out the individual confessed to the crime, despite the fact that they didn’t commit that crime. They may have been convicted based on the confession and then cleared through DNA evidence, for example. But this can...
What happens to those accused of not paying their taxes?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) helps ensure that each individual and business pays their fair share in federal income taxes. One of the ways that the IRS tracks tax compliance and enforces income tax law is through annual tax filings and random tax audits. Every...
Field sobriety tests aren’t all that accurate
If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the first things the officer may do is ask you to get out of the car and perform field sobriety tests. There are three different tests that they do measuring eye movement, balance, and ability to follow...