In murder cases, the drunkenness of an accused person should be examined to determine whether they had the specific intention ...

For many, that decision is a license to commit new crimes, a USA TODAY investigation found. With no one chasing them, unwanted fugitives went on to rape, kidnap, rob banks and kill, ...

Digital Originals Felons are grooming kids to commit crimes, and the law is on their side, sheriff says Kids have to 'almost kill somebody' to remain in custody: California sheriff says ...

A recent study analyzing crime patterns has given a new meaning to the phrase “if looks could kill.” The new study titled “Ugly Criminals” conducted by economics professors Naci Mocan of the ...

For the last 150 years, rates of crimes committed by immigrants once they arrive in this country have been lower than those committed by native-born Americans, said Ran Abramitzky, ...

There are "reasonable grounds" to believe war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in western Sudan, said ...

Authorities in Warren County have now arrested a 19-year-old after previously charging two minors in an investigation into a ...