Do I need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to Sell a Gun?
What is FFL? The term FFL is used to describe a Federal Firearms License. We are often asked whether a person needs an FFL to sell a gun. The answer…
13 Federal Crimes that are Almost Too Bizarre to Believe
Talk about things that make you go hmmm. Here’s a look at 13 strange federal crimes that are still on the books today.
What’s the Difference Between a Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment?
Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment While most offenses people hear about in the movies or the news involve state crimes such as murder , burglary, drug possession, and the…
Trial by Judge or Jury: A Look at the Pros and Cons
Trial by Judge or Jury? When people think of a criminal trial, they often envision 12 jurors, a judge, and opposing attorneys making impassioned arguments about truth and justice. While…
Confidential Informants: Exceptions to Informer Privilege
Confidential Informants Often fodder for Hollywood blockbusters such as Black Mass, Reservoir Dogs, and The Departed, the secrecy surrounding the identity of confidential informants has always captivated the public. Though…
Backpage Craigslist Arrests: Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Stings
Backpage and Craigslist: Playgrounds for Police For years, websites such as Backpage.com and Craigslist.com have been attractive arenas for law enforcement agents to conduct sting operations looking for both prostitutes…
When Clowning Around Becomes Criminal
The creepy clown epidemic, which began with a single sighting and gained traction on social media, has turned into a full-blown hysteria that has swept the nation. Since the initial…
Courtroom Etiquette 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Courtroom
For one reason or another, just about everyone will enter a criminal courtroom at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a defendant, a potential juror, or a college student…
Can You Predict a Verdict Based on Length of Jury Deliberations?
The Right to a Jury Trial in Criminal Cases The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases….