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Posted on Jul 5, 2020
While state laws are clear about what it takes to expunge a conviction (and which convictions are eligible to be expunged), federal courts do not have such clear guidelines. If someone was convicted ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2020
In 2012, well-known lobbyist Richard Lipsky pleaded guilty to paying bribes to a state senator in return for “official actions” to benefit his clients. He was one of eight people arrested ...
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Posted on May 15, 2020
If your child was under the age of 18 and arrested for a crime, then chances are that your son or daughter will be prosecuted in a juvenile court. Regardless of how the juvenile court is structured ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2020
If you have gotten a criminal record expunged, then this means you can honestly say, "No," to the question of whether or not you have been convicted of a crime. This can be wonderfully ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2020
A. Reynolds was a happy 14-year-old who did well academically and socially, and loved to play sports. She was like any other girl her age—and like many girls her age, she was harmed by someone ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2020
When people are arrested or detained, the law demands that they be read their Miranda rights; to give you an idea of how fundamental these rights are, whatever evidence or testimony you provide before ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2020
One of a judge’s chief powers is to issue sentences according to his or her judgement. Their role is to consider the law, consider the facts, and pass a sentence that’s fair and just in ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2019
Bribery is the accepting of an annuity which includes but is not limited to the payment of gifts or favors to influence someone of importance. Bribes may also be made through money exchanges for ...
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Posted on Jul 17, 2019
Petty theft is a charge that someone who has no criminal intent may receive. They could be distracted by their phone, or not realize they left items unpaid for in their shopping cart. In California, ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2019
In July of 1984 22-year-old Jennifer Thompson was alone in her college dorm room in North Carolina when an intruder broke into her residence and raped her. Determined to put her perpetrator behind ...
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Posted on May 6, 2019
According to the United Nations, about 2-5 percent of the global GP comes from money laundered from illicit activities. This amounts to approximately $800 billion - $2 trillion laundered each year. ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2019
Throughout our country, there are more arrests relating to the possession of marijuana every single year than the arrests for all violent crimes combined. In fact, according to the Marijuana Policy ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2019
When a person is facing criminal charges, there is sometimes a considerable amount of evidence that might prove their guilt. However, sometimes this evidence is not allowed to be used in court to ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2019
Know Your Rights: What to Do When Approached by the Police It is safe to assume that you will have some sort of contact with law enforcement. Whether through a routine traffic stop, a checkpoint, or ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2019
Cameras are no longer just for photographers, hobbyists, and capturing family moments. Because of improvements to camera technology, they are consistently introduced to new uses. Today, security ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2018
America's Child In October 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped during a Petaluma, CA slumber party. While she left her room to gather sleeping bags, she ran into a man who held her a ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2018
Why Would Someone File a Restraining Order? In general, a restraining order is a court request to protect an individual from being harassed, stalked, sexually abused or threated. The person asking for ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines DUI checkpoints as a tool used by law enforcement officers to penalize intoxicated drivers by stopping vehicles at a pre-determined ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2018
When we're kids and we break something, our first instinct is to get out of there as quickly as possible. That reflex doesn't really go away as adults—many of us would rather flee than ...
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Posted on Aug 8, 2018
It happens at an alarming rate. You're driving home, driving to work, or running an errand...and all of a sudden, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. When it happens, it's ...
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