The concept of double jeopardy as it applies to the law is one of those things that many people know about but few people understand. Here’s what double jeopardy actually means to someone already charged with a crime. What is Double Jeopardy Under the Law? Most people grasp the basic idea of double jeopardy -that […]
Can Two People Be Convicted For the Same Crime?
When two people confess to the same crime, it’s an obvious sign that one is lying for one reason or another. But could two people be convicted for the same crime if only one person could have committed it? As it turns out, yes. Doesn’t that Mean Punishing an Innocent Person? We previously discussed how […]
Little Known Forensic Specialties You Might Not Have Heard Of
These days, thanks to shows like CSI, Dexter, and NCIS, everyone is familiar with forensic science, but while the existence of blood splatter and DNA analysis is common knowledge, there are plenty of other fields of forensic study that most people are totally unaware of. These experts might not be called in to handle a […]
Can Spider-Man Legally Do What A Spider Can?
We know Spider-Man can physically do whatever a spider can, and he can climb around and shoot net everywhere he wants in his own home, but can he legally use these powers the way he does in the comics? That answer isn’t so obvious, and indeed, if he were real, Spidey would probably be well […]
What is the Legal Definition of Reasonable Doubt?
You’ve almost certainly heard the phrase “guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” but have you ever thought about the specific meaning of “reasonable doubt?” As an American, you should. That’s because this phrase is a cornerstone of our national justice system. Rather than some countries that consider you guilty until you are proven innocent, the American […]
When Out-of-State Drivers Get a DUI in Vista, What Happens?
When people receive a DUI while visiting California from out of state, they will face the same penalties as a California driver —with one exception. When a driver who gets a DUI isn’t from California, the arresting officer cannot take their driver’s license because the license is technically the property of another state. While the […]
