If you have been accused of a crime, one of the most powerful tools a prosecutor can use against you is forensic evidence. Forensic evidence is scientific evidence obtained either at the scene of a crime, on the victim, or from your person. Common types of forensic...

One of the most oft-used quotes of law enforcement officials is “The evidence doesn’t lie.” What they don’t say, however, is that the evidence is also open to interpretation in many cases. When a crime is committed, it is the job of police officers, detectives, and...

As the recent protests happening all over the country have demonstrated with remarkable (and appalling) clarity, the police cannot always be relied upon to provide an accurate version of events in their reports. Within just the last couple of months, several police...