innocence
The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American legal system and a right that should not be taken for granted.
Heading to Los Angeles
It is high noon, without a cloud in the sky, the sun beating down upon the dry tarmac. You can hear the sizzling sound of my sweat hitting the pavement. I'm trudging along a two-way highway with desert on both sides. A few patches of dry grass, and scattered cactuses about complete the landscape. There is a rusted green sign in front of me that reads Los Angeles 50 miles southwest- Las Vegas 150 miles northeast. I duck my head as I pass under the sign, wearing nothing but a t-shirt, shorts, and a pair of shoes. I'm wearing headphones but the battery died a few miles back; a dead tablet in my right hand. As I continue to walk along the highway, feeling the weight of the heat, with each step I take. The road seems to go on and on, both directions mirroring each other, but luckily there is a distinctive cloud in the direction I am heading, that breaking the image.
By Chris Parks5 years ago in Criminal
Parasite
It happened again. The pitter patter of rain hitting hard against the trains, plowing through the darkness of night. The sound of the wheels scraping against the side of the tracks echoes throughout the yard. The feeling of emotional knives digging into my soul.
By royden davys5 years ago in Criminal
Tijoon's Little Secret
Tijoon thought he could see his dog, Pal across the highway from the rest area. The rotty, mutt mix was easy to spot, even from long distances, but couldn’t of been him, he realized how much he missed his dog, that's how they die on the reservation, either shot or hit by a car, one or the other, he was around for the last ten of the thirteen years of Tijoons life, he really felt lost without him.
By Noel Chrisjohn Benson5 years ago in Criminal
Soup of Fate
Listen, I’m not saying that asking the mob for favors is a good idea. Before I really get into my story, I want to make that clear. It’s important to me that you know that since I doubt you’ll believe that stance from this point forward. It’s also important to note, right from the get-go, that I did not get into this situation intentionally. If anything, it was thrust upon me.
By Jordan Parkinson5 years ago in Criminal
Victims Of Crime Earn Up To 12.9 Percent Less
It has been revealed that victims of crime earn an estimated 12.9 percent less in the aftermath of the incidents they were subjected to. This means that they become more reliant on the state and social security benefits. These findings come as a result of new research conducted by the University of Cologne and the VU Amsterdam.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Criminal
Can you sue someone for false accusations?
Being in a country ruled by coded laws, there have been many cases of law being misused and a false case being set up against a person. The law which is misused the most is Anti Dowry Act and sexual harassment prevention law. It is misused mostly to register false cases and blackmail the person into giving financial incentives. Indian Court system has failed to provide remedy to all those people who are falsely accused.
By Ayush Ranjan5 years ago in Criminal
Do not get scammed, that's easy
It is a very unfortunate situation, but recently I got scammed. I have paid a lot of money - emptied all of my savings and borrowed from my friends to get out of this situation. Although looking on a bright side, now I will know and share my experience. Hope you will not get into the same trouble as I did.
By Gabriele Liutke5 years ago in Criminal
"Oh, Ernest!"
Oh, Ernest! Written by Patricia Coulter “So, Mrs. Jordan, what information can you tell us about your husband’s business transactions? Any information you can give us will help us find out who killed him.” Detective MacFarlane leaned towards Amy. She took a big breath.
By Patricia Coulter5 years ago in Criminal
