criminal law

  • Woman Fatally Stabbed During Altercation; Suspect Claims Self-Defense

    Staten Island community members are mourning the loss of 43-year-old Jennira “Queen” Roundtree, a beloved mother of four who was fatally stabbed on January 7, 2025, while intervening in a dispute involving her children. According to reports, Roundtree was attempting to de-escalate a fight outside her city-run apartment complex when she sustained fatal stab wounds…

  • A$AP Rocky’s Legal Trial Explained: What You Need to Know About the Charges, Defense, and High Stakes

    Hip-hop artist and fashion mogul A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, faces a high-profile legal battle that could result in significant prison time. As his trial begins in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated star has rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors, raising the stakes in a case that has captured widespread attention. Here’s…

  • Mother of NFL Star Rashee Rice Faces Multiple Theft Allegations, Latest Incident Caught on Camera

    Marsha Kearney, the mother of NFL wide receiver Rashee Rice, is facing legal scrutiny after being accused of multiple instances of theft. Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Kearney was arrested earlier this year on charges of property theft, months before being allegedly caught on camera in a separate theft incident on September 29,…

  • Broward County Woman, Jalisa Hill, Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder in Grandparents’ Deaths

    A 34-year-old woman from Broward County, Jalisa Hill, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following allegations that she conspired with her ex-boyfriend, Maurice Newson, to murder her grandparents. The case, which has garnered significant media attention, stems from the discovery of the elderly couple shot to death in their home. According to law…

  • How to Become a Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Getting a license to practice law in the U.S. generally requires years of strenuous effort and often involves acquiring significant student loan debt to cover the cost of law school. But a legal…