No criminal is born a criminal. People pick shapes from their experience, molds of stress and wounds. The idea that someone’s dark path might come from unhealed pain is uncomfortable – but it’s worthy of our attention. In that light, we want to explore trauma’s hidden role in criminal behavior. We aim to show how […]
Do Ugly People Get The Benefit Of The Doubt From Juries?
Being attractive can open a few more doors for you in life, but according to a new study, it’s the ugly folks that may get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to crime. According to research published in Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, ugly individuals may be given the benefit of the doubt in some […]
How Does Your City Score On The Minnesota Crime Report?
Is your suburb really as safe as you think it is? Is that neighboring town safer than the city you call home? In an effort to understand which cities across Minnesota are the safest, Niche.com used a variety of data to give cities a grade for their crime safety. They analyzed FBI crime rates, CDC […]
Ways Legal Defense Can Support Mental Wellness in Criminal Cases
The role of legal defense goes far beyond simply representing clients in the courtroom; a key aspect of effective legal defense that’s often overlooked is promoting mental stability and wellness in clients. Legal defenders can improve their clients’ chances and well-being by ensuring fair treatment, reducing stress and anxiety (both inside and outside of the […]
Woman Impersonates Prosecutor To Drop Charges Against Herself
The saying “fake it ’til you make it” almost worked for one New Hampshire woman who attempted to impersonate a prosecutor in order to get charges against her dropped. The surprising thing is that she almost got away with it to, if not for a pesky forensic examiner. Lisa Landon, 33, faces one charge of […]
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