Archive for March 2021
NYC Evidence Tampering Guide
You probably know that evidence is used to build a criminal case and is often presented in court. But the way that evidence is collected, handled and presented creates the opportunity for tampering, which is a crime. Definition Evidence tampering is any action that destroys, alters, falsifies or conceals any sort of evidence. Evidence is…
Read MoreWhat is Contempt of Court?
If you’ve ever watched a television legal drama, like “Better Call Saul” or “All Rise,” you’ve probably watched the judge slam down the gavel and threaten to hold an attorney or a witness “in contempt.” What exactly does it mean to be in Contempt of Court? What are the potential punishments? Definition of Contempt of…
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