Renee's Law faces an uphill battle in the Connecticut legislature, but it would ensure victims of crimes committed by minors receive justice.

New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has informed the court she will no longer participate in case ...

Criminal law continues to be one of the most dynamic and impactful fields within the legal profession. Whether your passion lies in defending the accused, prosecuting on behalf of the state, or ...

One common occurrence is when an accused person is found guilty before being sentenced and is asked by the court to present ...

The French Senate gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill defining rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual act, making France the latest European country to enshrine the principle of consent ...

Now that former FBI Director James Comey has been criminally indicted — just days before the expiration of the statute of limitations — it is fair to ask why. Charges filed at the command of the ...

GILBERT — Students at Williams Field High School in Gilbert can now work on fake crime scenes to explore criminal justice careers without ever leaving campus. Last Friday, the WFHS Criminal Justice ...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, argued that people who commit crimes out of desperation should not always be considered as criminals. Crockett appeared on Jonathan Van Ness’ "Getting Better" podcast, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Tuesday that would overhaul how youth who commit crimes are prosecuted in the District of Columbia as congressional Republicans mobilized behind ...

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Imagine swimming in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. While you can see the shore in the distance, it’s not within reach. Choppy waves and fatigue make it difficult to keep your head above water, ...