WI Criminal Defense Lawyer's Blog
By Attorney Sydne French
What makes a person confess to a crime – online?
Given my background in clinical psychology, the driving force behind what makes someone confess to a crime via social media fascinates me. Take the case of Derek Medina in Florida. By now we all have heard about how Derek confessed on Facebook to killing his wife, and how he even posted a picture of her corpse. Sharing too much on the various social media platforms is nothing new. But just what is it that makes someone go that extra step and post online the details of their involvement in a crime? Continue reading “Confessing to a crime via social media: Is it the new social norm?”
The two most common pleas a person can enter before sentencing are the guilty plea, and the no contest plea. Both pleas can seem very similar, since both result in a conviction. However, in situations where there is a victim who is injured (and who may later sue for damages), it is important to understand the distinction. Continue reading “Guilty or No Contest?”