In an unusual twist, a lawyer from Ohio was both disbarred and faces 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting his clients. But, rather than using drugs or some other method, he instead hypnotized his clients such that they have no clear recollection of the assault. This post will go over the risks that professional faces if he or she is faced with criminal charges.Continue reading
Month: June 2016
Month: June 2016
Man facing drug charges sentenced to two years probation
Anyone who is in the throes of a drug addiction understands that a life dedicated to feeding a habit is both difficult and dangerous. A physical dependence can drive a person to behave in ways that are counter to his or her own best interests. And far too often, a practicing drug user risks experiencing an overdose, being arrested or being harmed when engaged inContinue reading
Illinois drunk driving by the numbers
Mothers Against Drunk Driving maintains a continually updated database on drunk driving statistics by each state. MADD uses this information to press state lawmakers to improve their laws to punish and discourage drunk driving. This post will go over that report and how it may apply to you. Illinois was one of the first states to introduce the all-offender ignition interlock laws. All offender ignitionContinue reading
The basics of pimping and pandering laws
Pimping and pandering are two terms that are often conflated. Pimping is the receipt of benefits from the act of prostitution while pandering is the act of procuring a prostitute for sexual services. If you don’t see the fine line between the two, do not worry, it is tricky. This post will go over the differences and how you can run afoul of each charge. InContinue reading
Man convicted for criminal actions in Cambodia
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, pursuant to a tip, investigated and arrested an Alaskan man for allegedly traveling abroad to commit child sexual abuse. He was arrested following a months-long investigation into his actions which included recordings taken by an undercover agent. He was arrested in 2013 and sentenced in March of this year. He is facing 18 years in federal prison for attempting toContinue reading