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Imagine you’re a citizen of Chicago in 1924. You’ve just been granted the golden ticket—a pass to sit in the gallery for what’s being billed “The Trial of the Century.” Long before TV and even longer before Court TV, you’re just as fascinated by the sordid details of crime as anyone today. But you’ll have a front row seat to hearing two men responsible for a heinous murder get sentenced to death.

Or so you think.

Perjury is defined as the act of swearing an oath to tell the truth, either by speaking it or writing it with the intention of lying or withholding information. As you can imagine, perjury is considered a very serious offense because our judicial system relies so heavily on witness testimony and accounts to prosecute criminal acts as well as to defend alleged criminals who have yet to be proven guilty. Not only does our judicial system endeavor to prosecute those who have committed a crime, but it is dedicated to protecting the innocent who may fall victim to a false witness.

There is nothing wrong with having a few drinks, but when you drive under the influence, you risk a lot. Learn what happens when you get your first DUI. 

Convictions are often hard to acquire. But the system is designed that way. Here are some of the challenges prosecutors must overcome to make their case.

In previous articles, I've described in general terms, the meaning of "white collar crime." While non-violent in nature and, by definition, committed by members of the educated, professional class, these crimes are still rigorously prosecuted in most jurisdictions and often carry stiff penalties. But this may leave you wondering, exactly what crimes are classified as "white collar"?

Although marijuana has been legal for recreational use in California for nearly a year now, many people are still confused about how to obtain pot and where they can legally smoke it.  The fact is, while California's laws governing private marijuana use are now far more liberal than they've been since the early 20th Century, significant legal restrictions remain in place; violations can carry significant criminal penalties.

With all the recent high-profile discussion of “flipping defendant’s” I thought it might be interesting to discuss what “flipping” really means and how it affects a defendant and the criminal justice system.