CRIMES AND CRIMINALS

a look at hi-tech criminal activities on the internet and elsewhere and how ineffective law enforcement seems to be

This article examines the current state of Cambodia, and how this troubled nation is dealing with the horrific acts of the Khmer Rouge regime, which took place in its recent history.

Criminal sanctions must serve one or a combination of four different purposes: rehabilitation, retribution, incapacitation, and deterrence -- Prison doesn't measure up well against any of them.

Crimes are either misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes and carry lesser punishments than the comparatively serious felony crimes. Each state has its own rules for misdemeanor punishments, but there are general guidelines.

Some crimes hurt victims but benefit the criminal; other crimes hurt both the victim and the criminal!

The benefits technology has for law enforcement and criminals.

Travel season is upon us. Summertime is all about exploring new and exciting places. It's the season of planes, trains, automobiles and...criminals.

There has not been much discussion of this lately, but there should be. Welfare and public benefits are not a right. They are a privilege. They are meant to help someone get back on their feet and not be a way of life.

You can't beat TV crime series on DVD like Fringe, Criminal Minds, The Shield, Foyle's War and CSI - these are my top five.

Bernard Madoff is just the latest in white collar criminals who've caught the public's attention & dismay. Here's a rundown of some of the most infamous.

If you're technically savvy and want to help put these criminals behind bars, you should consider a position as a digital media analyst.

Television programs such as CSI and Bones are becoming more and more common. Are they effecting the judicial procedures of our courts?

The Holiday season is not only a time when people focus on giving, but also a time where thieves and criminals focus on taking. With this in mind it's very important to protect yourself, family and home from being a target of such criminals.

A look at some very dumb criminals in today's world.

The computer forensic experts have all the abilities and qualities to analyze, research and investigate all kinds of Computer related crimes like hacking, online virus threats, cracking, etc.

Almost everyone knows that each state maintains a sex offender registry, but few people know that each state also maintains a child abuse and neglect registry. Unlike sex offender registries, people are placed on child abuse registries prior to due process.

It's time for a new generation of lawyers, police officers, and judges. Are you willing to go through the rigorous training it takes to enter one of these careers.

A look at these two series and the spinoffs that ensued. Only mentions the first spinoffs, as each series now has a second spinoff as well. Perhaps a follow-up article will be in order?

In 1994, Michael Fay, an 18-year-old American, visited Singapore. Him and his friends vandalized cars and were caught and given the punishment of a canning.

There's an old saying, meant to be humorous: "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you." Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, and ruins thousands of lives each year.

new strain of crime has developed through the invention of the computer and Internet: cybercrime. Cybercrime is when criminals use computers or networks as a tool, place, or target for criminal activity and behavior.

There have been long running debates about both the Juvenile and Adult courts. There has been speculation that juvenile offenders are not receiving enough punishment through the juvenile courts.

WHAT AMERICA CAN LEARN FROM EGYPT AND THE ¡KUNG BUSHMEN OF SOUTH AFRICA ABOUT DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL