Crime

What is structuring, or 'smurfing'?

Structuring is a white-collar crime that involves moving large sums of money secretly by breaking them down into smaller amounts.

Who is Robert Durst?

Robert Durst is an heir to the Durst New York City real estate empire.

What is a public defender? 

A public defender serves as someone’s defense attorney for a criminal case when the person cannot afford one or is otherwise unable to obtain one.

What is a grand jury?

A grand jury convenes behind closed doors and examines evidence from a purported crime to decide if there is probable cause.

What is an inchoate crime?

An inchoate crime is an offense that someone was in the process of committing but did not complete.