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Posted on Dec 29, 2015
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the immune system by attacking the cells that fight infection and disease. As of today, the medical community has yet to come up with a cure for HIV, but ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2015
"Hazing" has been practiced in fraternities and athletics for a long time. In many institutions, it's considered an age-old tradition. While hazing was once considered socially ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2015
If you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), also known as DWI, DUII, and OVI, there's a good chance that you'll be ordered to attend a Mother's Against Drunk ...
Continue reading "DUIs and MAAD Victim Impact Panels" »
Posted on Nov 17, 2015
In Walton County, Georgia, a deputy was arrested as part of a statewide child pornography sting. On Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, Walton County Chief Deputy Keith Brooks confirmed that U. McCullers had ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2015
If you're a job applicant or a New York City employer, you should be aware of the Fair Chance Act, which limits employers' ability to run criminal background checks on job applicants. The ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2015
Perjury is the crime of lying under oath; it's a serious offense because it can defeat the core objective of a criminal trial – to uncover the truth. Historically it meant lying on the ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2015
It's the defense attorney's job to search for any holes in the prosecution's case against their client. One way criminal lawyers defend a case is by filing a "motion to dismiss." ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2015
Domestic violence is very serious; it affects families from every race, religion, and socioeconomic class. Each year, thousands of domestic violence cases are filed across the country, and while many ...
Continue reading "Defenses Against Domestic Violence Charges" »
Posted on Aug 25, 2015
In the United States, we have two different kinds of prisons: state prisons and federal prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is commonly referred to as the BOP, which is a subdivision of the U.S. ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2015
Even in today's high-tech age, old-fashioned bank robberies are still in full swing. While many branches have things like bulletproof glass and surveillance cameras, especially in the bigger ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2015
On July 7, 2015, a 12-year-old boy was arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota in connection to a deadly shooting in Omaha, Nebraska, ABC News reported. The boy, along with a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, ...
Continue reading "12-Year Old Boy Faces First Degree Murder Charges" »
Posted on Jul 14, 2015
Are you facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI), or what some states call DWI or OVI? If so, it is important that you understand how a DUI conviction could impact your life. Beyond the ...
Continue reading "What You Should Know About DUIs" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2015
If you're a fan of crime shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, you're likely familiar with the term "DNA." In the past decade, advances in DNA testing have helped convict ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2015
In California, a high class prostitute was accused of killing a Google executive aboard a yacht after overdosing him on heroin. On May 19, 2015, A. Tichelman pleaded guilty to administering drugs and ...
Continue reading "Prostitute Accused of Killing Google Exec Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter" »
Posted on Jun 2, 2015
A criminal defendant accused of a crime can argue that they are not responsible because they have a mental illness. In this case, the defendant would plead "not guilty by reason of ...
Continue reading "A Close Look at the Insanity Defense" »
Posted on May 19, 2015
While many view slavery as a thing of the past, it is very much alive. It is called human trafficking, and it is happening on U.S. soil. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery where traffickers ...
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Posted on May 5, 2015
In Inkster, Michigan, a police officer is facing felony charges after a video from a violent traffic stop beating went viral. W. Melendez was captured on video beating a suspect – he is charged ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2015
The "death penalty," also known as capital punishment or execution is form of punishment in 32 states, and this includes the federal and military legal systems. The application of the death ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2015
Americans are well-aware that it is illegal to manufacture, possess, cultivate, sell, or distribute illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, LSD, and methamphetamines. However, like their illicit ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2015
If an Iowa House bill passes, the state's police officers will be required to wear body cameras whenever they deal with the public. Iowa's bill is one of 85 pieces of body camera legislation ...
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