Homicide Cold Case Repository – Are Cold Case Files Available to the Public?

Homicide Cold Cases Repository by State Note: Some states have a state-wide central repository while others have databases specific to counties, cities, and towns. Please note that if you are using a .gov website from outside of the United States you may need to use a VPN to gain access. State City Cold Case Website … Read more

Types of Ankle Monitors : Types, Crimes, Payment

There are three types of ankle monitors used or recommended by correctional service agencies in the US and Canada. That is -RF/Radio Frequency ankle monitors, GPS monitors, and SCRAM monitors. Below we’ll go over the differences between each type of monitor. What crimes get an ankle monitor?   In the US, upon conviction for nonviolent … Read more

What is Considered Spoliation of Evidence, and how do you Prove it?

Under state and federal law, spoliation of evidence is the willful or negligent destruction, alteration or hiding of evidence. The punishment or sanction depends on state law and may include a fine or time behind bars. Short story States prosecute spoilation of evidence under specific statutes, relevant precedent rulings, and in some states, it is … Read more