According to Forbes, the US crime rate in 2019 went down by 5 percent. Here are more facts about crime in the US presented in this infographic.
The Documents You Should Give to Your Lawyer After an Arrest
One of the first rules of being arrested is being completely honest with your attorney. More than anyone else, they can help you out of the pickle you’re in. They’ll represent you in court and will try to prove you innocent; but for this, they need access to certain resources and documents—all of which should be authentic and original. Continue reading
The Rights Due To all Inmates
Of course, being sentenced to prison involves having your rights curtailed. However, that doesn’t mean that American inmates don’t get basic human rights. Continue reading
What Being Arrested Is Like For a US Citizen Abroad
Arrests are always unpleasant affairs. However, they can get even more uncomfortable if they take place outside your country. Continue reading
Assault And Battery—An Overview
Of all the criminal offense categories, personal crimes are considered to be the most egregious. While property crimes deprive people of their belongings, a personal crime deprives someone of their right to live. Even if the victim ends up surviving an attack with the intention to kill, the crime will still be dealt with seriously. Continue reading
Criminal Justice and Mental Health—What’s The Link?
According to the World Health Organization, mental and behavioral disorders affect 450 million individuals around the world. The report also stated that these disorders are more likely to occur among prison populations. Continue reading
Common Misconceptions About Being Arrested
Arrests are common affairs in the US. Between 1990 and 2018, 10.3 million Americans were taken into custody—which is an astronomical figure! Continue reading
Bounty Hunter Laws You Must Be Aware Of
No one likes being on the wrong side of the law. Being arrested is scary; it destroys your peace of mind and your reputation. But it could be worse; you could be on the run, with a bounty hunter tracking you down! Continue reading
What Does a Hit and Run Incident Entail?
According to research carried out by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over 682,000 hit-and-run accidents take place throughout the US every year. The number hit an all-time high in 2015, with around 737,100 reported cases. The study also stated that the occurrence of such cases is higher in the US compared to other developed countries. Continue reading
A Quick Look at the Criminal Justice Glossary
The criminal justice system is ‘a system that addresses all questions pertaining to law and order in a society.’
As citizens, it’s important for us to understand this system well because of how often we come into contact with it. Continue reading



