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Criminal Injuries Compensation Amounts - UK
April 7, 2011 By PHC Law Ltd
This article has been written to provide victims of crime information about how to make a claim for criminal injury compensation and how the scheme works.
Understanding Charges of Disorderly Conduct
April 1, 2011 By Zabriskie Law Firm
Disorderly conduct is one of the most commonly committed crimes throughout not only the state of Utah, but the entire nation as well. This crime, however, is outlined by vague and general terminology. What exactly does it mean to be charged with disorderly conduct?
Understanding Probation: How It Can Be Violated
April 1, 2011 By Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
Following a conviction, many courts will slap the criminal with probation. While this is an excellent way to avoid spending an entire sentence in jail, probation can be riddled with complexities. If proper care is not taken, a defendant could be charged with probation violation and facing criminal charges all over again.
Texas and Drunk Driving
March 29, 2011 By Baumgartner Law Firm - Texas Truck Accident
Texas continues to struggle in the fight against drunk driving accidents and has proposed new bills to deal with the epidemic. However, to be effective the battle requires funding for education of teens of the consequences of drunk driving.
Cyber Security Bill: Panacea for Cyber Crimes and Related Practices? - Nigeria
March 27, 2011 By Blackfriars LLP
Stakeholders in Information and Communication sector recently reiterated their commitment to the passage of the anti-cyber crime bill into law.
The Nigerian Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2002
March 27, 2011 By Blackfriars LLP
The Nigerian Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2002 (MLPA) was enacted at a period when money laundering was synonymous with drug trafficking.
Mandatory Ignition Interlock Devices for Los Angeles County DUI Offenders
March 24, 2011 By Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin
Assembly Bill No. 91 has established a pilot program in Los Angeles County that requires a person to install an ignition interlock device for a specified period of time in order to receive a restricted driver’s license or to have his or her license reinstated following a DUI-related suspension or revocation.
Pennsylvania Driver's License Suspensions and D.U.I. Cases
March 19, 2011 By Steven R. Tabano and Associates
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) suspends a persons driver's license after conviction for a D.U.I. or for a refusal to submit to chemical testing. Each person who drives in the state of Pennsylvania is deemed to have given his or her consent to chemical testing upon a lawful request. Refusal to submit to chemical testing carries a driver's license suspension of at least 1 year.
The North Carolina Racial Justice Act
March 17, 2011 By Law Office of Kurt R. Willems
The Racial Justice Act, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A 2010, et. seq., passed by the North Carolina legislature in 2009, is important to maintain the legitimacy of our state’s criminal justice system.
Heroin Use Increasing among Utah Teens
March 15, 2011 By Law Office of Steven DuBreuil
Low cost, savvy marketing and easy availability have made heroin the recent drug of choice for youths around the country, including Utah's Wasatch Front. Police have been alarmed by the level of sophistication involved in the drug rings, and the young age of the clientele.
Controversy Surrounding "No Refusal" Policy for DUI Suspects
March 15, 2011 By Law Office of Steven DuBreuil
Traditionally on New Year's Eve partygoers like to have a champagne toast to ring in the next year. For many, celebrations and drinking with friends and family continue long into the evening.
Montel Williams Fighting for Medical Marijuana Laws
March 15, 2011 By Law Office of Steven DuBreuil
Montel Williams, former talk show host, passionately advocated to lawmakers about the need for the legalization of medical marijuana in Maryland. For years, Williams has suffered from excruciating neuropathic pain because of multiple sclerosis. He has found marijuana to be the only drug to alleviate his suffering.
Prop 19 Failed: What Now for the Legalization Movement?
March 15, 2011 By Reddin, Singer & Govin, L.L.P.
With the failure of Proposition 19 - a vote to legalize marijuana in California - the movement that worked for that legalization is reassessing.
California Voters Consider Legalizing Marijuana
March 15, 2011 By Reddin, Singer & Govin, L.L.P.
On Nov. 2, California voters will take to the polls to decide upon a controversial ballot initiative, the legalization of marijuana. Under Proposition 19, also known as the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010, various marijuana-related activities would be legalized under state law and local governments would be authorized to collect taxes related to marijuana.
Sex Offenses Abroad Can Be Penalized in The United States
March 15, 2011 By Patrick Artur & Associates
In many cases, a country's ability to prosecute crimes is restricted by the principal of sovereignty. The United States has the right to prosecute alleged crimes within its borders, and other countries have the same rights. However, as one man recently learned, this is not always the case.
Penalties for Sex Offenses in Pennsylvania Continue to Escalate
March 15, 2011 By Patrick Artur & Associates
In October, Gov. Ed Rendell signed into law a bill that enforces tougher penalties for so-called "grooming offenses" - i.e. when a person in a position of authority commits a sex offense against a person in their trust. The law targets those who have mentoring relationships with minors, like teachers, clergy members and police officers, for example.
DUI FAQ - To Blow or Not to Blow
March 14, 2011 By Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers
Talk to any DUI attorney, and they’ll probably tell you that the question they get asked the most is whether one should blow or not into a breathalyzer machine. They’ll also tell you that the answer they most often give is that there’s no absolutely right or wrong answer to such a question.
The Weaknesses of the Mauritian Banking System
March 10, 2011 By Wortels Lexus
The figures brought forward by our economists and the various statistics demonstrate the brightness of the banking sector in Mauritius. International and local papers usually praise such performance by using the figures as common denominator. On the other hand, is there anybody caring of the well being of the banks’ customer ?
The Law on Guns and Felons
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Texas legislature pushing to allow concealed guns on college campuses, penalties for felon in possession increase.
Police Misconduct: a Growing Epidemic?
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston Police Department, Harris County law enforcement gaining national reputation for police abuse and misconduct.
The Computer Is a Crime Machine
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Computer crimes and prosecutions on the rise: cyber espionage, theft of corporate trade secrets and identity fraud continue to increase.
The Purpose of Reasonable Doubt in Criminal Trials
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Prosecutorial, police misconduct lead to wrongful conviction unsupported by evidence.
Cell Phones, Texts Not Safe from Police Searches
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Fifth Circuit: U.S. Court of Appeals allows search of cell phone text messages without warrant, after arrest.
The Innocence Percentage
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
46,000 innocent lives destroyed by false allegations, wrongful convictions.
What Is Reasonable Doubt?
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Another tool for preventing wrongful convictions: Texas needs a statutory definition of reasonable doubt.
Self-Incrimination in Your Pocket
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
California Supreme Court allows search of data stored on mobile phone without warrant.
Excessive Fines: Property Forfeiture in Child Pornography Cases
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Courts stretch logic and allow government land grab in child porn case.
The Corruption of FISA
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Government avoids 4th Amendment requirement of probable cause.
Texas Community Supervision Revisited-Probation
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Legislative rush to punish “sex” offenders removes punishment alternatives, probation, unnecessarily increases prison overcrowding.
Defending against Juror Bias in Sex Crimes
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Voir Dire, inability to consider full range of punishment: proper objection and practice to preserve error for appeal.
The Constitutional Quicksand of Jessica’s Law in Texas
March 5, 2011 By John T. Floyd Law Firm
Texas Penal Code 21.02, continuing sexual abuse of a child, thwarts long established requirement of unanimous verdicts.
Hospice Fraud in South Carolina and the United States for Whistleblowers, Employees and Lawyers
March 1, 2011 By Joe Griffith Law Firm, LLC
Hospice fraud is a growing problem in South Carolina and the United States. Medicare and Medicaid fraud in the hospice setting can be the subject of False Claims Act claims by qui tam whistleblowers. The federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3732, authorizes false claims suits for fraud against the government, also known as qui tam or whistleblower suits, against their employers on behalf of the United States.
Laws for a Pedestrian Stop
February 25, 2011 By Falk & Ross, PA
Many criminal charges after an accident are associated with violations of Florida pedestrian laws.
Arizona Narrowly Approves Medical Marijuana
February 24, 2011 By The Baker Law Firm, LLC
Arizona voters approved, by the slimmest of margins, the legal use of marijuana to treat serious and life threatening injuries and diseases.
Southwest Arizona's Welton Station Catches Much of the Pot Trade
February 24, 2011 By The Baker Law Firm, LLC
On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agents pulled a pickup truck over at the Wellton Station, a CBP station located on Interstate 8, about 40 miles east of the California border. The pickup had been flagged by the CBP's canine team, and it proved to be correct - agents found marijuana with an estimated street value of $90,880 hidden in the door panels, the back seat, and the truck's ceiling.
Arizona Task Forces Arrest over 1,340 Drivers for DUI
February 24, 2011 By The Baker Law Firm, LLC
Two Arizona cities received failing grades in a 2010 Men's Health article titled, "America's Drunkest Cities." Tucson came in at number 9, with an F, and Phoenix fared only marginally better at number 18, with a D-. The self-proclaimed statistical sobriety checkpoint took into consideration data on from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the FBI, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Penalties for DWI in New Jersey
February 21, 2011 By Randolph Wolf, Esq
Understand the penalties you will face if you are charged with a DWI in New Jersey.
DUI-Related Car Accidents Caused by Teens and Repeat Offenders
February 18, 2011 By Mesriani Law Group
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a huge road safety problem and there are two groups in particular, that show a high risk for doing so. “Hard-core drinking drivers” and teenagers have substantially higher crash risks than any other group.
Georgia DUI Law Summary: DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se
February 18, 2011 By Allen M. Trapp, Jr., P.C.
In order to be convicted of DUI, the prosecution must prove that you were driving or in actual physical control of a moving vehicle. In DUI cases, the burden is on the State to show that the arresting officer had a reasonable suspicion for stopping or detaining the vehicle. There are different ways of committing DUI: DUI less safe and DUI per se. Let’s examine the difference between the two.
Sentencing in Arizona: What Does Time off for Good Behavior Really Mean?
February 16, 2011 By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic, PLLC
Sentencing law in Arizona can be very confusing. What makes it even more confusing is some people are not sure when the will get out, and how much earlier they could get out if they behave well. What exactly does time off for good behavior really mean? What is early release?
Arizona Driving under the Influence of Drugs- ARS 28-1381(A)(3)
February 15, 2011 By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic, PLLC
Why is does Arizona believe that driving the influence of an inactive metabolite- which is obviously a contradiction- is a crime?
The Difference between the MVD Administrative Suspension and the Court Ordered Suspension for DUI
February 14, 2011 By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic, PLLC
In Arizona, when someone is stopped and arrested for drunk driving, there is more than just the criminal process to deal with. There is also an administrative or MVD license suspension issue as well.
Teen Heroin Use
February 7, 2011 By Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
The nightmare of heroin use on Long Island continues unabated. You need to look no farther than the pages of Newsday story to see the results of the record amount of heroin abuse and overdoses. Families, lives and dreams are being destroyed every day through the ongoing addiction. Horrifically, there seems to be a continuous flow of new users of this terrible drug.
How Do I Choose a D.U.I. Atorney?
February 6, 2011 By Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law
This articles discusses criteria for choosing an attorney for a D.U.I. case.
Female Drunk Drivers: An Increasing Trend in DUI Accidents
February 5, 2011 By Mesriani Law Group
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has reported that while men accounted for a higher proportion of drivers with blood alcohol concentrations at or above .08 percent as well as who are involved in fatal crashes, the number of women who drive drunk are substantial. Statistics show that in 2009, 22 percent of female driver involved in fatal passenger vehicle accidents had a BAC at or above .08 percent while 16 percent had BACs more than twice the legal limit.
Florida’s Epidemic with Prescription Drug Overdoses
February 3, 2011 By Moses and Rooth, Attorneys at Law
Prescription drugs are becoming more abused then illegal drugs. People do not seem to understand the dangers of these drugs nor the legal implications of their abuse.
Florida's Amnesty Program
February 3, 2011 By Moses and Rooth, Attorneys at Law
Having a habitual traffic offender status on your license has an effect on your ability to drive for five years. Florida has started an amnesty program which allows qualified people to get their license back.
Accidents Caused by Drug-Impaired Drivers and Injury Victims' Rights
January 27, 2011 By Estey & Bomberger, LLP
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 10.1 million people drove under the influence of illicit drugs between 2006 and 2009. Driving under the influence of any drug has potentially catastrophic consequences.
Should I Represent Myself In A D.U.I.?
January 27, 2011 By Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law
If you are charged with a D.U.I., do you really need to hire an attorney, or can you just represent yourself (proceed “pro se”)?
Should I Contest My D.U.I.?
January 27, 2011 By Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law
So you’ve been charged with a D.U.I., and you’re wondering if you should contest it or just plead guilty at the first court appearance (the arraignment).
Sobriety Checkpoints in Florida
January 25, 2011 By Falk & Ross, PA
Sobriety checkpoints in Florida are one of the state’s methods of cracking down on DUI in Florida. If your vehicle was improperly searched, your DUI charges may be deemed invalid.
Invalid Stop as a DUI Defense
January 25, 2011 By Falk & Ross, PA
Most people think the police can stop you without reason, but they need to prove they had reasonable suspicion to do so. With the right Florida DUI defense, an invalid stop could throw out your conviction.
DUI Penalties When Driving a Commercial Vehicle
January 25, 2011 By Falk & Ross, PA
Commercial drivers must follow all standard traffic laws, plus additional restrictions. You may be accused of DUI penalties in a commercial vehicle for a lower BAC level than passenger vehicles.
No Right to Police Protection in the United States
January 25, 2011 By Advanced Investigative Technologies, LLC
The author explains case law from the United States Supreme Court describing that citizens do not have the right to police protection.
Drunk Driving Accident Victims’ Legal Rights
January 22, 2011 By Estey & Bomberger, LLP
The consequences of drinking and driving are far reaching.
Fraud Identification
January 19, 2011 By Able Legal Investigations, Inc.
Fraud is defined as a type of illegal act in which the perpetrator obtains something of value through willful misrepresentation.
Alcohol Related Personal Injury Cases: DUI in Cars, Bikes, and Boats
January 14, 2011 By Mesriani Law Group
DUI or driving under the influence, is an offense commonly associated with drinking and driving on the road. This is however, a misconception that has led many people into legal trouble or accidents because of their lack of knowledge or awareness of it.
How Will a DUI, Felony or Misdemeanor Affect My Nursing Licence?
January 14, 2011 By Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg
Does a nurse need to report felonies and misdemeanors not directly related to the practice of the profession, such as DUIs?
Federal Government Wants Easy Access to Wiretap Internet Communication
January 14, 2011 By The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen
The Obama administration has requested new regulations that would permit the obtaining of “wiretaps” for Internet communications. The regulations would require that communication providers allow wiretaps of their Internet.
Criminal Liabilities for Illegal Fundraising in China
January 12, 2011 By Guo Lian Law Firm
In China, raising funds from public must be conducted strictly in accordance with laws to avoid criminal liabilities. China’s Criminal Law (1997) criminalize some public fundraising conducts and imposes severe criminal punishments on violators.
What Should You Do if You Are Pulled over on Suspicion of Driving under the Influence?
January 10, 2011 By Hanlon & Rief
Legal advice about what to do if you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving.
2011 Illinois DUI Sentencing Guide
January 7, 2011 By Ramsell & Associates, LLC
The penalties for Illinois DUI laws and arrests in 2011 have increased again. The following Illinois DUI Sentences Guide is helpful, but caution should be employed.
How to Handle Being Stopped for DUI in Rhode Island
January 6, 2011 By Law Offices of James E. Smith
Every year thousands of motorists are stopped and charged by police with DUI/DWI and/or Breathalyzer Refusal. Learn how to maximize your defense from the moment you are stopped.
The 'Same Wrongdoer' Defense in Check Fraud Litigation
January 3, 2011 By Sally & Fitch LLP
An overview of the "same wrongdoer" rule, an important defense that is available to banks in such cases under the UCC as adopted in Massachusetts.
Driving After Dark or DUI: Which Poses the Worst Danger for Teen Drivers?
December 29, 2010 By Rittgers & Rittgers
Everyone knows that teen drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents, and statistics have long shown that motor vehicle accidents are the primary cause of death among young people. But how do the various dangers that escalate teen accident rates compare?
Prescription Drugs and DUI: Challenges to Prosecution of Suspects
December 29, 2010 By Rittgers & Rittgers
Drugged driving cases involving prescription drugs are often dependent on an officer's subjective assessment of the driver's intoxication.
Steps in Check Bounce Matters in India
December 28, 2010 By Hemanth & Associates
Careful reading of the Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 provides the steps that is required to be followed with regard to the dishonor of the check for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account.
Ways to Help Prevent Identity Theft
December 27, 2010 By Law Offices of Vernon H. Smith III
How to fight back against Identity Theft.
How to Explain Away DNA at a Crime Scene
December 23, 2010 By The Chetson Firm, PLLC
Let’s assume that a lab has come back with a report that a person’s DNA was found at a crime scene, and let’s assume that the technician at the lab hasn’t committed some kind of fraud. For instance, let’s assume that the technician hasn’t falsified the results. What could explain a person’s DNA at a crime scene if that person was really and truly not the person who committed the crime.
Sentencing Factors in NC DWI Law
December 23, 2010 By The Chetson Firm, PLLC
North Carolina's Driving While Impaired (DWI) statute defines the standard DWI as a misdemeanor, but uses its own, somewhat complicated, system to determine sentencing level. In this way, NC's DWI statute differs from other misdemeanors which use North Carolina's Structured Sentencing system.
How Forensic DNA Is Collected, Extracted, and Profiled
December 23, 2010 By The Chetson Firm, PLLC
DNA forensic analysis has come a long way since it was first developed in the early 1980s and commercially available in the late 1980s. Improvements in collection, quantification, and amplification techniques have meant that forensic technicians – the men and women employed by places like the State Bureau of Investigation – are now able to develop DNA profiles from relatively small amounts of biological evidence collected from a crime scene.
Insufficient Probable Cause - Anatomy of an Arrest in Florida, Part II
December 22, 2010 By Garry L. Potts, P.A.
Without sufficient probable cause for an arrest in Florida, a case can be either dropped by the police or turned over to the State Attorney's Office for further investigation. A State Attorney investigation is a good time to have your attorney communicate your side of the story to the prosecutor, before a decision is made to charge your case.
Nassau County Crime Lab Put on Probation for Violations
December 22, 2010 By Brill Legal Group, P.C
During a recent inspection, the Nassau County, New York, police crime lab was found to have a whopping fifteen issues of noncompliance with accepted standards of crime lab procedures. The issues were enough of a concern for the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) - the crime lab's accrediting agency - to place the crime lab on probation for one year.
New Law Changes Mandatory Minimums, but More Must Be Done
December 22, 2010 By Brill Legal Group, P.C
On August 3 of this year, President Obama signed legislation changing the federal mandatory minimum sentences for crack cocaine, bringing them closer to that of powder cocaine. The new law repeals older legislation passed in the 1980s, when many saw crack as a growing epidemic that could devastate urban areas. At the time, the earlier laws had the support of many African-American lawmakers and leaders, but the fallout from those laws has been that of unfair bias against urban blacks.
Can Cough Medicine Lead to a DWI?
December 22, 2010 By James M. Wagman
Blowing in on winter's chilled winds is cold and cough season. To ease the coughing, chills, fever and runny nose of a cold, many turn to over-the-counter cold and cough syrups. It should be remembered, however, that many of these syrups contain alcohol or diphenhydramine and could affect the taker in ways that were unanticipated.
Recap of Massachusetts Rules Regarding Sexually Dangerous Persons
December 22, 2010 By LoConto, Burke & Madaio, P.C.
New rules proposed in Massachusetts would dramatically impact convicted sex offenders post-release. As the rules currently stand, once a sex offender is about to be released, the state can request proceedings to determine if the offender is a sexually dangerous person.
HIV Transmission: Public Health Tragedy or Sex Crime?
December 22, 2010 By Adam Boyd Bleile
The stigma of a sex crimes conviction can be overwhelming. Merely being charged by authorities with public indecency, sexting, rape, molestation or another offense can severely disrupt a life, career and relationships. But imagine if the crime in question was based on accusations of knowingly infecting another person with AIDS?
Our Fifth Amendment Right against Self Incrimination: A Misunderstood Right Explained
December 17, 2010 By Law Offices of James E. Smith
The author publishes this piece on our Fifth Amendment Right against self incrimination.
Investigation & Interview - Anatomy of an Arrest in Florida, Part I
December 14, 2010 By Garry L. Potts, P.A.
To be the target of a criminal investigation and subsequent arrest for criminal charges can be one of the most devastating, anxiety-producing events one can face in life. Whether it results from a mistake or not, to find oneself in the total control and custody of the authorities with no freedom or privileges can be an overwhelming nightmare for those who do not understand the criminal justice system and have no idea what is going to happen once they are placed under arrest and handcuffed.
Super Extreme DUI, Super Extreme Penalties
December 13, 2010 By The Baker Law Firm, LLC
In Arizona, a conviction for Super Extreme DUI, while still a misdemeanor, will carry penalties that are more severe than some felonies.
Licensing Clerk: Your Employee Steals Open Checks, Who is Liable? - Israel
December 8, 2010 By Gill Nadel Law Offices
Recently, the Magistrate's Court of Tel Aviv discussed the liability of an employer for theft committed by one of his employees, of checks of the customs representation company.
Uncovering Your Criminal Record
December 7, 2010 By Falk & Ross, PA
If you have a criminal background, you probably want to know what's on your record. Here is how to find your Florida record, and what to keep in mind while doing so.
What to Do if You Get a DUI?
December 6, 2010 By Garry L. Potts, P.A.
Discusses a strategy to use for the potential client who has either been stopped by police and mistakenly suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or whose bad judgment has led them to be the focus of a DUI investigation.
Pennsylvania Field Sobriety Testing
December 6, 2010 By The Law Offices of Basil D. Beck, III
In Pennsylvania, an officer often conducts field sobriety testing prior to asking a driver to submit to a roadside breath test and making an arrest, whether the driver is suspected of intoxication during a traffic stop, sobriety checkpoint or saturation patrol.
Combating against the Financing of Terrorism in Turkey
December 2, 2010 By ADMD Law Office
By means and tools of the global information age, terrorist organizations are broadening their reach in gathering financial resources to fund their operations. The proliferation of terrorist websites link for addresses for contributions is at least circumstantial evidence of their usefulness.
Things to Keep in Mind if You're Pulled over
December 1, 2010 By Tager Law Firm, P.A.
If a police officer suspects you may be inebriated, he will pull you over. Would you know what to say and do?
The Juvenile Court Process Explained
December 1, 2010 By Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC
Children don't always understand the consequences of their actions. As a parent, the best way to support your child through court hearings is to know and understand how they work. Here is a brief guide for concerned parents seeking to better know what to expect with their son or daughter's case.
Should You Just Plead Guilty?
November 30, 2010 By The O'Connor Law Firm
It's hard to know what to do when you are charged with driving under the influence - which is why you should contact a reputable Kansas City DUI attorney, even if it is simply for a consultation.
Profiting from Distress: Telemarketing Fraud Plagues the Economic Downturn
November 29, 2010 By Joseph C. McDaniel, P.C.
Not every financial scammer operates on the level of a Bernie Madoff, but they all take advantage of good people and drain energy from our economy when it's needed most. Persistent telemarketers exploit vulnerable people who are trying to get ahead by selling them on worthless work-from-home business opportunities, bait-and-switch credit relief, or risky Ponzi schemes.
The Dangers of Internet Crimes
November 22, 2010 By Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC
Cyber criminals persist year after year. It's important to understand cyber crimes, not only how they can affect you, but also what happens if you commit one.
Business Fraud
November 21, 2010 By Kelly / Warner, PLLC
We all know the old saying: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But these are hard economic times, and if you're a business owner and that something is a scheme claiming it can put dollars in your pocket, you may be tempted to bite.
States Target Craigslist for Adult Services Ads
November 18, 2010 By Roberts Law Group, PLLC
In late August, law enforcement officials in Florida arrested 44 people after conducting statewide prostitution stings on websites like Craigslist and Backpage, where visitors can place and respond to personal, adult ads.
Child Pornography through a Computer Virus?
November 18, 2010 By Roberts Law Group, PLLC
Can child porn really find its way to your computer without your knowledge? While police and prosecutors are skeptical, alleged pedophiles often claim that a computer virus deposited illegal pictures or video on their hard drives.
Important Distinctions Between Types of Theft
November 17, 2010 By Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC
The difference between robbery, burglary and theft seems slight, but when it comes to your criminal record, has some very important distinctions. Learn more about the types of theft, and their consequences.
Canadian Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Kidnapping and Murder-for-Hire Plot
November 15, 2010 By David Yannetti Attorney at Law
Nicholas Djokich, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder in federal court in Boston, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. His co-defendant, Eginardo DeAngelis was found "not guilty" of both indictments by the same jury.
Child Molesters & Miranda Warnings
November 10, 2010 By Palumbo & Renaud
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently held that police were not required to repeat Miranda rights to a child molester during the custodial interrogation which resulted in his arrest.
Supreme Court Rules No Life Sentences for Florida Juveniles
November 9, 2010 By Garvin Law Firm
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that juveniles who commit crimes in which no one is killed can’t be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This leaves Florida in a dilemma: it has no parole system. It was eliminated in 1983, on the reasoning that too many former inmates were committing serious crimes after being released early. Now, the state reviews only cases before 1983.
Do Field Sobriety Tests Help or Hinder?
November 8, 2010 By The Walker Law Firm, LLC
Would you know your rights if you were pulled over? Not everyone does. Learn more about how refusing the field sobriety tests might affect you, and how to interact with the police.
Megan's Law: The Sex-Offender Registry in New Jersey
November 8, 2010 By Maynard & Sumner, LLC - Criminal Defense
In 1994, the Registration and Community Notification Laws (RCNL), more commonly known as Megan's Law, was enacted in response to the public's demand for more information on the identity and residence of previously convicted sex offenders who are considered a possible threat to the safety of others in the community.
A Short Guide to Record Expungement
November 8, 2010 By The Walker Law Firm, LLC
A criminal record can be a burden. What is record expungement, and how does it help? Learn more.
