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What Is a White Collar Crime?
White collar crime is usually a type of fraud committed by business and government professionals. This includes corporate fraud, health care fraud, mortgage fraud, securities and commodities … more
What are my rights when charged with a crime?
You have the right to enter a plea of not guilty and have a trial either to the court or to a jury. You have a right to be represented by your attorney throughout the trial and at all proceedings … more
What happens at an arraignment?
You have the right to be arraigned without unnecessary delay usually within two court days after being arrested. You will appear before a judge who will tell you officially of the … more

White Collar Crimes
Since the beginning of recorded history, crime has been committed by members in all different segments of society. That includes the well to do and people in powerful and respected professions. However, it was not until 1939 that the term white collar crime was officially coined to refer to crimes committed by professionals or government employees in the course of their employment. What is … more
Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to tell the truth before taking the witness stand, judges and juries often hear conflicting testimony that indicates someone is being untruthful. It might seem like the technology of the polygraph, also known as the lie detector … more