Southern Border, State of Emergency
President Trump recently declared a “state of emergency” regarding the high volume of immigrants flooding in from our southern border. There are currently another 40,000 immigrants in custody for various criminal offenses. So this sparks the discussion of if we should open our border and let immigrants come in, or should we build a wall?...
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Beating ShotSpotter in Firearms Trials
Until 10 years ago, the standard gun trial consisted of police officers testifying that they recovered a gun from on or near the suspect and an “expert” concluding the gun was operable and/or manufactured out of state. Today, even the most routine gun cases commonly involved fingerprints and DNA testing, evidence derived from clients’ social...
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Don’t be a target! Think before your post on Facebook.
Social networking isn’t just for teens. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, everyone has an account these days. This is nice when you want to say hi to your family or old college buddies, but these networks also draw the attention of unsavory types who can use your information for their gain. Most of us...
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Are You Accidentally Committing Tax Fraud? What to Know This Tax Season
Not everyone who commits tax fraud is dealing with multimillion-dollar bills from the IRS. Knowingly or not, many people find themselves in situations where they failed to comply with tax codes. Whether they failed to file, pay due taxes, or misreported income, taxpayers can find themselves in hot water with the Internal Revenue Service...
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How witnesses may misidentify their attackers
People throughout the nation may not realize that not everyone convicted of a crime is guilty. The Innocence Project reported more than 375 people were released from prison after further testing proved their innocence. Eyewitness misidentification is the leading factor that has sent countless innocent people to prison. In fact, 69% of cases involving wrongful...
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What to do if charged with a DWI or DUI?
After a celebratory dinner and a few glasses of wine, a pleasant evening ends with a brief drive home. The driver doesn’t feel drunk. Yet, shortly before they arrive, they’re stopped by an officer. For many people, this is the story of how they got their first DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated)...
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