Crime and Justice

Christopher Zoukis, JD | May 20, 2025 | Crime and Justice

House arrest, also known as home confinement, is an increasingly prevalent alternative sentencing option in today’s criminal justice system, especially in federal cases. Instead of serving time in a traditional prison, eligible individuals complete their sentences at home, subject to strict court-imposed conditions and electronic monitoring. This approach aims to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities, […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | May 17, 2025 | Crime and Justice

Misprision of a felony is a federal crime that occurs when an individual knows about the commission of a felony but fails to report it to authorities. According to 18 U.S.C. 4, anyone who conceals and does not make known the commission of a felony can be charged with misprision of a felony. This can […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | July 23, 2024 | Crime and Justice

People often use the terms “jail” and “prison” interchangeably in everyday conversation, but these terms refer to distinct types of correctional facilities with different purposes, administrative structures, and conditions. Understanding the differences between jail and prison can clarify how the criminal justice system operates and the experiences of those incarcerated within these institutions. This article […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | June 11, 2024 | Crime and Justice

The concept of “criminogenic” is central to understanding what drives individuals toward criminal behavior—and, more importantly, how to prevent it. By exploring the meaning of criminogenic, identifying key criminogenic needs and risk factors, and examining the role of dynamic risk factors, we gain valuable insight into the root causes of crime. This understanding forms the […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | July 17, 2023 | Crime and Justice

Everyone’s had frustrating work experiences. In those situations, it’s tempting to jump ship and work for someone else. In the heat of the moment, acquiring and redistributing closely held knowledge to a competitor can seem like a good idea. However, it constitutes a theft of trade secrets, and if you aren’t careful, it can cost […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | July 17, 2023 | Crime and Justice

Real estate fraud is a hefty offense that can bring the weight of the law down on the accused. Because it is a federal crime, there are burdensome penalties that come along with a conviction.  If you find yourself in the situation of being accused of real estate fraud, it’s critical to know the details […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | February 15, 2022 | Crime and Justice

When the FBI, lawyers, and news organizations refer to white-collar crimes, they are talking about crimes committed by businesses and organizations that violate public trust.  White-collar refers to the respected jobs where employees once dressed in managerial garbs, such as white shirts with ties. If you are accused of committing a white-collar crime, you are suspected […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | August 27, 2018 | Crime and Justice

In 1930, the French scientist Edmond Locard published a journal article in which he laid the groundwork for what would become the field of forensic science. Locard said a criminal actor will always leave traces of his or her presence at a crime scene and will always leave traces of the scene on his or […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | April 23, 2015 | Crime and Justice

Forty Defendants, Including 24 Guards, Convicted in Widespread Corruption Scandal at Baltimore City Jail The confessed leader of a powerful gang inside the Baltimore City Detention Center was the government’s star witness at the trial of eight remaining defendants in widespread racketeering, drug smuggling, bribery, extortion, and money laundering operation that resulted in criminal charges […]

Christopher Zoukis, JD | April 9, 2015 | Crime and Justice

In a rare public rebuke of a prosecutor found to have engaged in a “deliberate pattern of misconduct,” the Connecticut Appellate Court vacated a defendant’s murder conviction based on the prosecutor’s improper remarks during closing arguments. Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Terence D. Mariani, Jr. was chided in an opinion by Judge Michael R. Sheldon, writing […]