criminal law
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Legal Question: Say It or Regret It – Deathbed Confessions
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… Continue reading
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Legal Question: What’s All This Racket-eering?
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… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Consecutive versus Concurrent Sentencing
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… Continue reading
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Legal Question: Back-to-Back Life Sentences
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… Continue reading
Heather versus the World 