Many people take prescription medication to cure or treat an ailment. However, some have an addiction and use underhanded means to obtain it, e.g., prescription forgery. Prescription forgery is when someone — like a patient or a doctor — uses a copy of a prescription...
Month: April 2023
What does it mean to get evidence suppressed in a criminal case?
We’ve talked here before about why it’s crucial for law enforcement to maintain the “chain of custody” for evidence they have that someone allegedly committed a crime. That’s because if the location of evidence or the person possessing it is unaccounted for at any...
What does it mean to “take the fifth?”
If you are a fan of crime shows, you have probably heard a character mention the words, “I’m exercising my right to plead the fifth” But what exactly does this mean? The U.S. Constitution offers several protections to citizens. One of these is protection from making...
3 costly mistakes to avoid during a traffic stop
No matter how great of a driver you are, traffic mistakes are inevitable. If you are caught committing a traffic offense, law enforcement may pull you over for a little chat. And depending on the seriousness of the violation, you might walk away with a simple warning...