Wrongful Incarceration Due to Police Planted Evidence
The American legal system is one of the most revered in the world for the justice that it typically brings to victims and for the fair trials that it is designed to bring to accused defendants. However, the American system of justice only works if every player does its part. That means that the police, lawyers and judge must all comply with the requirements of their oaths and perform …
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Infraction, Misdemeanor or Felony: What is the Difference?
Criminal charges and wrongs are typically classified as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies depending on the severity of the wrong. The more serious the charges, the more serious the punishment usually is as well. Infractions Infractions are violations of law or ordinances that are typically pretty minor, including traffic infractions. An infraction …
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