Cryptocurrency and Criminal Theory: How Dark Nets Challenge Territorial Jurisdiction What is the relation betwen Cryptocurrency and Criminal Theory? In the digital age, the emergence of decentralized technologies—particularly cryptocurrencies and the dark web—has posed profound challenges to traditional legal frameworks. Among the most affected is criminal law, especially in relation Read more…
Petty Theft in Criminal Law: A Legal and Social Analysis Petty theft, often considered one of the most minor offenses within the broader framework of criminal law, nonetheless occupies a significant position within legal systems due to its prevalence and implications for justice, deterrence, and social cohesion. At its core, Read more…
Loss of Bodily Functions in the Legal Context The loss of bodily functions constitutes a critical legal concept, particularly within tort law, personal injury claims, insurance disputes, criminal liability, and disability jurisprudence. Its treatment involves complex considerations of bodily integrity, human dignity, and quantification of harm. The legal system, which Read more…
The Use of Force Continuum: A Legal and Ethical Framework for Authority Introduction The concept of the use of force continuum occupies a critical place in the discourse surrounding law enforcement, civil rights, and state power. It is a structured guideline that delineates the various levels of force that may Read more…
Climate Crimes: Toward a Theory of Ecocide as an International Offense What are climate crimes? The global environmental crisis, marked by accelerated climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse, has revealed a profound moral and legal void in international law. While the international community recognizes crimes such as genocide, war Read more…
Conspiracy in Criminal Law: An Examination of Its Legal, Philosophical, and Social Dimensions Conspiracy is among the more intricate and philosophically nuanced offenses in criminal law. It punishes not merely criminal acts but criminal agreements, often before any substantive crime has been committed. As such, conspiracy straddles the boundary between Read more…
Incest as a Crime: A Legal Analysis Incest, broadly defined as sexual relations between close relatives, has historically been regarded as both a moral and legal transgression in many societies. While moral and religious perspectives have long influenced public attitudes toward incest, the legal classification of incest as a crime Read more…
Frameup as a Crime: A Deceitful Assault on Justice In the hierarchy of crimes that undermine the foundations of justice, frameup—the act of falsely implicating an innocent person in a crime—stands as a particularly heinous and insidious offence. It not only violates the rights of the targeted individual but also Read more…
The Federal Probation Period: A Legal Perspective Federal probation in the United States is a judicially imposed alternative to incarceration, governed primarily by statutory law and administered by the judiciary through the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System. While often associated with rehabilitative aims, the probation period is fundamentally a Read more…