November, 2010 Articles

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Crimes in the Business World

In the business world there are varying degrees of trust placed in people who are in positions of power over money, stocks and other assets of companies. A white collar crime is characterized as when ...
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Dayton Probation Violations

The ongoing threat of a return trip to prison has a strong power to keep people from violating their terms of probation. In the event of a probation violation, the probation officer has the ability to ...
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Federal Crimes in San Diego

If you are under investigation for a federal offense, it is critical that you seek legal counsel from a competent, experienced San Diego federal crimes defense attorney right away. Federal prosecution ...
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DUI Offenses in Chicago

If you are pulled over because a law enforcement officer suspects you of intoxicated driving you may end up facing serious criminal charges for driving under the influence of alcohol ( DUI ). DUI ...
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Dayton Teen Charged In Police Shooting

Tashaun Jones has been charged with aggravated robbery, felonious assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and underage purchase of a firearm. Jones has been undergoing treatment at ...
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Have You Been Charged With a DUI?

If you live or drive in San Diego, there is a good chance that you have noticed an increase in the presence of law enforcement. There has been a recent crack down on drinking and driving while under ...
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Traffic Violations in Chicago

Traffic violations in the Chicago area are extremely serious due to the strict nature of traffic laws. Even facing just a second traffic violation within a 12-month period can result in serious ...
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Fear Strikes Mount Vernon

Forty miles away from Columbus, the tiny, quaint town of Mount Vernon is struck with fear. Once known as the type of place where you leave your doors unlocked and your engine running at the local ...
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San Diego Theft Crimes

The term theft refers to taking somebody else's property without their consent; in other words theft would involve stealing or taking the money, goods or property of another. The state of California ...
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Local Clyde Teen Terrorizes Cemetery

Seth Boonie, a 17-year-old teen from Clyde was sentenced to three months in jail, house arrest with electronic monitoring and 200 hours of community service after vandalizing grave sites at McPherson ...
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San Diego Sex Crimes and Penalties

Sex crimes could involve jail time, prison sentences, fines and mandatory sex offender registration. Sex offenses can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the nature of the ...
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Lesser Known Laws Concerning Dangerous Weapons

Information about Weapons Violations in Chicago At the Law Offices of Mitch Furman & Associates, I, Mitch Furman, often handle cases involving weapons violations. Chicago is home to the nation's ...
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DUI Accidents Can Result in Vehicular Homicide

According to Florida Highway safety and Motor Vehicle Reports, in 2009, drivers who were 20-24 years in age had the highest rate of fatal automobile accidents and represented the highest number of ...
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Even Police Can be Charged with Domestic Violence

Last month in Fort Myers, a local police officer was charged with domestic violence for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend. Officer Joseph Martinez was arrested and charged with domestic ...
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Rape Carries Serious Consequences

Rape can be committed in different ways but in the eyes of the law, all forms can carry serious penalties and consequences. Rape (often referred to as sexual assault) is a criminal offense defined in ...
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Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges

In personal injury law, assault and battery are two separate criminal charges. Assault is the threat or "attempt" at violence created by one person, directed towards another, whereas battery is the ...
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What is a Criminal Traffic Offense?

Many people do not know that there are traffic offenses, and then there are criminal traffic offenses. What is the difference? An example of a more simple traffic offense would be running a stop sign ...
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The Penalties of Battery in Pasadena

Battery and aggravated battery are extremely serious criminal charges, which can result in harsh legal penalties such as prison sentencing, heavy fines and long probationary periods. Battery is ...
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How the California Juvenile Justice System Works

Both the California juvenile justice system and the adult justice system have the same goal, to keep the public safe. However, the way the state handles juvenile and adult offenders differs. With ...
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Arizona Arson Accusations

Arson is a serious criminal offense with extremely harsh penalties. Arson is defined as the act of intentionally damaging, attempting to destroy or destroying a building or property by starting a fire ...
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