Month: May 2024
In Pennsylvania, there are three degrees of murder, which is itself a subset of criminal homicide. The state defines criminal homicide as knowingly, intentionally, recklessly, or negligently causing the unlawful killing of another human. Here is what you need to know about the three degrees of…
Star golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested on May 17, 2024, after being accused of dragging a police officer from his vehicle after allegedly refusing to follow the officer’s directions. He faces charges of second-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing…
A “ghost gun” is a homemade firearm assembled from unfinished gun frames and receivers, often purchased from companies that sell gun parts or parts kits that buyers can use to construct firearms at home. Because ghost guns are privately made, they lack serial numbers, which makes…
The Justice Department recently released a statement that a former New Mexico Sheriff’s Office Deputy pled guilty to sexually assaulting an arrestee in his custody and obstruction of justice after attempting to destroy the evidence of his crime. He awaits sentencing but faces up to ten…
