This week’s question is from Ryan H. who asks:Two-part question!1. How do death bed confessions work? As people approach death in general, cognitive abilities tend to deteriorate as well. If there is evidence of decreased cognitive function, are statements taken more or less seriously? Are the things they admit to used for evidence or put … Continue reading Legal Question: Say It or Regret It – Deathbed Confessions
This week’s question comes from Katie M.“What EXACTLY is racketeering? I hear it all the time but have no actual concept of what it is.”Excellent question, Katie. When most people hear the word “racketeering,” they think of the Mafia, which is spot on. When criminals get together and commit crimes repeatedly as part of a … Continue reading Legal Question: What’s All This Racket-eering?
These two great questions are related to one another and tie into the first week’s letter, so let’s tackle them both at once.Nikki L. asks: “Hi Heather! What’s the difference between concurrent and consecutive sentences? Thank you! PS- I also agree that BSB is the greatest band of all time.”That is correct, Nikki, BSB is the … Continue reading Legal Question: Consecutive versus Concurrent Sentencing
This question comes from Jackie B. via my Instagram DMs.“Hi Heather! I was watching Forensic Files, and I thought of a random question. What’s the difference between one life sentence versus two or three? If you’re already serving a life sentence, does it make a big difference if you serve more than one? I know … Continue reading Legal Question: Back-to-Back Life Sentences
Heather vs. the World 