Posting a person's name and likeness online and accusing them of a felony that has significant social impacts can rebound quickly if they have been...

New York State breaks the crime of rape into three categories - first, second, and third - based upon the facts of the case. The limitations -...

If a person in the car with the shooter, there are several legal theories that make the passenger criminally liable for the actions of the shooter....

The term "VA benefits" is too vague to really answer. There are many programs and payouts in the VA system. For example, surviving spouses can...

If you have crossed state lines and been subject to forced prostitution then that is a violation of the Mann Act, 18 USC 2421. There is no federal...

The decision to prosecute rest with the state, not a victim. The lack of victim cooperation can make prosecutions difficult but not impossible. The...

If you were arrested the police can do a "search incident to arrest" where the can pat a person down and search them for weapons and contraband...

There are defenses to sex crimes involving minors, which can include being misled by the age of the individual. Did someone have a reasonable...

A person who has a felony criminal record cannot possess a firearm per 18 USC 922(g)(1). Felon in possession cases are US Attorney's bread and...

Yes, there's no requirement that the police arrest someone on the spot. Police often do not arrest someone immediately if they try to secure other...