At the federal level, the death penalty is a legal punishment for certain violent crimes and some federal crimes. Each state can decide if it will impose this penalty. While many states do have and use the death penalty, the Death Penalty Information Center explains...

Month: April 2020
Know the drug possession penalties in Wisconsin
Individuals who receive a conviction of drug possession in Wisconsin are subject to fines and jail time. The specific penalties vary depending on criminal history, the type of substance and the amount. Before facing a drug possession court date, review the state's...
What makes white collar crimes different?
White collar crime is different in many ways from other types of crime. These crimes are financial in nature. They do not involve violence. The main thing that makes them different, though, is the people who commit these crimes are not the stereotypical criminal. ...