A Fellow to the American Board of Criminal Lawyers
Banks are some of the most important business entities in any economy because they keep the money flowing. By taking in deposits, they can provide loans to borrowers with interest. It’s a crime to rob a bank, but that hasn’t stopped unscrupulous individuals from...
Gun ownership is more than just a right; it’s also a great responsibility. Firearms are deadly weapons, but owners should never resort to using them for anything else other than self-defense – and only in situations where their life is on the line. This is why there...
In the United States, mistreatment of animals is no small matter. In 2019, the country enacted the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, showing its firm stance against such behavior. Understanding the basic tenets of this act is crucial, particularly for...
Thanks to financial transaction devices such as credit and debit cards, people can easily buy expensive items without bringing a bag full of cash. However, these devices aren’t given out so easily; banks and lenders closely scrutinize those applying for a card to...
Truck stops are more than just places for truck drivers to refuel; the largest ones usually have other retail and service options, such as convenience stores, showers, movie theaters, and even dentist’s offices. It’s not an exaggeration to say that these locations are...
It is no secret that technology is now a critical part of everyday life. Most people use their computers, phones and tablets to do everything from grocery shop to socialize with others. The scope to which people are reliant on technology and the internet is difficult...
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were originally developed for military purposes such as reconnaissance. Nowadays, UAVs, more popularly known as drones, have many more applications outside of war and spying. These include aerial photography, entertainment, monitoring...
While they’re useful for visual demonstrations and special effects, laser pointers can be harmful. Even commercially available laser pointer models with low milliwatt outputs are enough to cause permanent retinal damage if aimed at people’s eyes. Laser pointers can...
The proliferation of social media often tempts individuals to use various platforms as a means of disseminating racist or other unwelcome sentiment. Sometimes, an ill-considered post can lead to serious criminal charges. A resident of the Upper Peninsula recently pled...
A white-collar federal criminal charge such as a RICO violation is something you should take seriously. You may associate RICO violations with organized crime networks and figure if you are not involved with organized crime, you cannot be charged, but that is not...
