October, 2010 Articles

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Have You Been Accused of Murder or Manslaughter?

When you kill someone, whether it be intentional or by accident, the law considers these to be the most serious of crimes and the penalties are severe. Michigan does not observe the death penalty but ...
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The “Three Strikes and You’re Out” Law

On March 7, 1994, Governor Wilson signed into law the "Three Strikes and You're Out" criminal sentencing measure. The purpose of the "three strikes law" is to dramatically increase the punishment for ...
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Have You Been Accused Of A Sex Crime?

Sex crimes are taken very seriously in the state of California. Unfortunately, innocent people are accused of sexual offenses every day due to jealousy, spite or as a means to gain physical custody of ...
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Vehicular Manslaughter in California

Vehicular manslaughter is a crime where one has caused the death of another human being as a result of illegal and reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving or other form of gross or accidental ...
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Drug Offenses Under California Law

Drug possession laws vary depending on the type of drug and the amount. The state of California is known for having some of the strictest drug possession laws in the Nation. Having an illegal drug in ...
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Accused of Criminal Threats in Los Angeles?

Section 422 of the California Penal Code states that threats of a criminal nature are against the law. A criminal threat is in essence a threat made to cause bodily injury or to kill a person. Such ...
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Hate Crimes and Their Motivations

Hate crimes are bias-motivated criminal acts targeted at the victim and their motivations are due to the perpetrator's bias against any of the following, whether they be actual or perceived: race, ...
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