The statute of limitations is a very important concept within North Dakota criminal law. Although the length of time will vary from charge to charge, it protects individuals from being criminally prosecuted years or even decades after an alleged crime took place. Two...
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Two cases show the different elements of identity theft
Identity theft is a common offense, and Americans are constantly being warned about the possibility that it could happen to anyone. Two cases from the summer of 2017 illustrate how thieves can get ahold of and use the identity of another person. Having the tools of...
Drunk driving and the field sobriety test — when to challenge
It is a familiar image – a North Dakota police officer on the side of the road watching a driver complete a field sobriety test. The results of these tests are often instrumental in the filing of drunk driving charges, but how accurate are they really? Unlike...
What drives people to become involved in white collar crime?
People who engage in white collar crime rarely, if ever, see their victims. Anonymity is one reason that seemingly responsible people become motivated to attempt this kind of illegal activity, but there are other, more subtle drivers. Temptations Managers may push...
Former middle school teacher charged with sex crimes
A North Dakota teacher is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with minor students. Charged with multiple sex crimes, she quit her job teaching middle school science. She had apparently also been the subject of misconduct allegations at school...