January, 2011 Articles
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Posted on Jan 21, 2011 By Knowles Law Firm, PLC
Hit and run is a term used to describe when a driver collides with an object, a pedestrian or another vehicle and flees the scene otherwise referred to as "leaving the scene" of an accident. ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Law Office of Matthew T. McNally
One of the most commonly and harshly convicted crimes in Georgia is driving under the influence ( DUI ) of alcohol or drugs. The legal limit in Georgia, known as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC), ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2011 By Law Office of Chip Siegel
Prostitution is defined as the act of exchanging sexual concourse or favors for money or other valuables. In Las Vegas and throughout Clark County it is illegal to solicit, facilitate or participate ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2011 By Law Office of Chip Siegel
Driving under the influence ( DUI ) is not only an extreme danger to both the intoxicated driver and the people around them, but it is also a very serious criminal offense that can result in harsh ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2011 By Law Office of Chip Siegel
Owning a firearm is one of the basic American rights protected by the constitution. There are many laws and regulations however, that determine when a person can own a weapon, what kinds of weapons ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2011 By Law Office of Chip Siegel
Drug crimes are taken extremely seriously in Las Vegas. Drug crimes can range from possession of a minor substance resulting in only light penalties to much more serious crimes including possession of ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2011 By Calvo & Calvo
When a defendant is charged with a crime, the prosecuting attorney may offer a plea bargain. This is essentially an agreement wherein the defendant pleads "guilty" but to a lesser charge ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By D’Amore Law Firm
It is a criminal offense for two or more people to conspire to commit a criminal act in the future. In addition, some action must have been carried out, in order to further the completion of the ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By De Castroverde Law Group
Having a basic understanding of what constitutes domestic violence is necessary for understanding what it is and what it isn't. Domestic violence can be defined as a violent confrontation between ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
In New York, domestic violence is one of the most common crimes. Domestic violence is a crime that involves a family member, blood relationship or having a child in common. There are numerous crimes ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Zendeh Del Law Firm
Whenever a person illegally enters another's property or home with the intention of committing a theft, assault or other felony crime, they are committing a burglary. While burglary, also known as ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Zendeh Del Law Firm
Whenever you are arrested on charges of drug distribution you could be facing months or potentially years in jail, as well as huge fines and other penalties upon a conviction. Texas law enforcement ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2011 By D’Amore Law Firm
In Texas, the crime of burglary is committed when a person enters a home or other building without the consent of the owner and when they: Enter a home, or building, or portion of a building that is ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2011 By De Castroverde Law Group
The term "disorderly conduct" is a rather general term, but it does have some specific description in the eyes of the law. Disorderly conduct is not an uncommon occurrence in Las Vegas for ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2011 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
Sex trafficking, which can be categorized as a sex crime, is a large problem in New York; the state's human trafficking law happens to be the most comprehensive in the country affording law ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By D’Amore Law Firm
On January 4 th, Cornelius Dupree, 51, was freed from prison after serving more than 30 years behind bars for a 1979 rape and robbery charge, he did not commit. Released because of recent DNA ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By The Martinez Law Firm
In today's internet age, more children have access to the internet than ever before. Each year these children get younger as their computer skills get stronger. Unfortunately, sexual predators are ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By De Castroverde Law Group
Although shoplifting is a minor type of theft crime compared to many others, it still is against the law and can land you in jail. If you are convicted of shoplifting, you will have this on your legal ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
In New York, the penalties are harsh for drinking and driving; if an individual is stopped for suspicion of being under the influence and has a blood alcohol content level (BAC) .08 % or higher, he or ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2011 By D’Amore Law Firm
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being and is one of the single most serious crimes one can be charged with. Depending on the nature of the crime, and the facts surrounding the case, if ...
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