Criminal

Facing Criminal Charges in New Jersey

Thursday, September 30, 2010 by Carl J. Herman

criminal attorney in new jersey - The words felony and misdemeanor are common. Often-used phrases on television, the internet, and everyday speech, most people know felonies are serious crimes, and misdemeanors, while still crimes, are less severe.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Conceptualizing "Murder"

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by Micah J. Schwartzbach

The murder conviction of a drunk driver who killed a Major League Baseball pitcher raises the difficulty of determining what constitutes second degree murder.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Unethical Prosecutors Exposed by USA Today

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by Clinton Broden

There was an excellent investigative article the appeared last week in USA Today. The article is entitled “Prosecutors’ Conduct Can Tip Justice Scales” Click here for the article. ... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

What Not to Do When Approached by Police

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by Nikki Lotze

Washington DC criminal law attorney Nikki Lotze talks about what one should not do when approached by police.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Hammond Criminal Lawyer Discusses Felonies

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 by Randy A. Godshalk

Felonies are serious crimes

Under federal and state laws, felonies are the most severe crimes. Hammond criminal lawyer describes a felony as a crime punishable by a year or more in prison. The most serious Indiana felony is murder. Conviction for murder that involves aggravating circumstances (particular conditions or committing certain other felonies at the same time as murder) may mean getting... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

"BUT I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO HER!": WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED WITH TELEPHONE HARASSMENT

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 by Matthew David Keenan

Under Illinois law, if you ring someone's phone repeatedly, whether or not you spoke with them, or even if you allowed a third person to make the calls from your phone, you may be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor for telephone harassment on a first offense. The State must still prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and must also prove that you had an intent to harass.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Understanding Criminal Law in Columbus, OH

Monday, September 27, 2010 by Stephen E. Palmer

Laws are constantly changing. Understanding criminal law in Ohio can be a daunting process and becomes easier with professional help. If you are being charged with a crime, look for criminal defense lawyer to help you understand criminal law at the local and state level. He or she will know all the latest changes as well as standard criminal laws at the lo... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

You could receive a severe sentence for a misdemeanor

Monday, September 27, 2010 by Leonard E. Oldwin

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Philosophy of legal representation

Monday, September 27, 2010 by Leonard E. Oldwin

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Increasing Use of Police Checkpoints for Crime Detection

Sunday, September 26, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

In the last decade the number of various types of police roadblocks has increased dramatically. Over twenty years ago the United States Supreme Court authorized the use of DUI Sobriety Checkpoints to detect and arrest drunk drivers who were otherwise not suspected in any objective way of breaking any criminal laws. The use of checkpoints has expanded now to drivers license checkpoints, fireworks checkpoints, imm... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

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