White-collar crimes are typically nonviolent crimes committed for some sort of financial gain. Victims of such crimes are often large companies or affluent people or professionals. Examples of such crimes include fraudulent schemes, including securities fraud,...
Mississippi drug possession penalties
Mississippi divides controlled substances into schedules depending on how hazardous the drug is and whether it has a recognized medical benefit. Penalties for drug possession vary by schedule, amount of the substance, prior convictions and other factors. If you face...
Are you the target of an embezzlement investigation?
Let us say that an embezzlement investigation is a hot topic in the company rumor mill. Funds have gone missing, and management is reportedly poised to announce the impending questioning of employees. That would seem to point to you and possibly your coworkers in the...
Analysis of 100 mln traffic stops & searches reveals racial bias
Is “driving while black” real? Do people of color get pulled over for less serious traffic offenses than whites? Are they searched more often than whites? Is racial profiling a substantial factor in police stops and searches? Researchers from the Stanford Open...