“I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” – a mantra recited dozens of times a week in TV shows and movies. It’s so familiar that its significance can be overlooked. But, when sworn in a court or other official proceeding, it makes everything…
In France, justice can be rendered either amicably without the intervention of a judge or through a civil trial in case of conflict. Indeed, any legal procedure follows a long and costly process with several steps. Moreover, depending on the nature of the lawsuit and its complexity, it can last…
Many people have heard the phrase, “You’re under arrest for assault and battery” on TV or in movies. The commonly heard phrase conjures up images of bar fights and parking lot brawls. These shows often leave out the legal definitions of those crimes. Many people do not know there are…
At some point in life, we all need a lawyer, be it for a minor thing like going over a contract or to get you out of legal trouble. The legal system is very complex, and the language used to write it isn’t understandable to the layperson. To most people,…
We live in the 21st century and the age of the internet; however, some things are still considered taboo and illegal in some parts of the country, be it marijuana, sex work, or even homosexuality. However, for me, all the things I previously listed shouldn’t be illegal, but I’m also a…
Most of us know only the basics about African-American history, and this was barely even thought in public schools, except for the rare occasions if you had an activist or black teacher, if not African-American history was relegated to only Black history month and for those who don’t know it’s…
Laws and regulations are generally put in place by governments to instill order and ensure the public’s safety. That said, there have been instances where some governments have taken it too far that their laws do not make any sense at all! Let’s take a look at the weirdest and…
For the average person, familiarity with the criminal justice system comes from various sources, namely from movies, television, and books. However, when we become personally involved in the criminal law system, real-life issues come into focus and the need for information and assistance can arise quickly. Unlike traffic violations or…
Crime statistics refer to systematic and quantitative results regarding crime. However, it is argued that crime statistics are notoriously unreliable as the patterns of crime were not treated with considerable caution. So, today, let’s analyze the problems in crime patterns! Why Is the Crime Rate Higher in Urban Areas? It…
Romeo and Juliet laws concern young adults or teenagers a few years apart who willingly have sexual relations. The purpose of Romeo and Juliet provisions is to prevent a sexual act that occurred between individuals within a few years of age from being considered a criminal offence, most notably, to…
