Getting accused of a crime and then arrested is the stuff of nightmares. You know you didn’t commit a crime, but if you have been arrested, it will seem like the odds are stacked against you to get yourself out of that mess. In such situations, understanding the judicial system plays a vital role in […]
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A legal explanation on the basics of the legal system and how it works Understanding the legal system may seem complex and daunting, but several key concepts can provide assistance: equal justice, due process and presumption of innocence. Constitution and statute law form the core of our legal system, while judges interpret them according to
California has a top reputation but it also has felony and misdemeanor offences that involve a raft of offending issues for police and lawyers representing those dealing with them.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in the United States and most other jurisdictions, too. However, each state has rules regarding what constitutes a DUI and what makes it an arrestable offense. The DUI (and related) charges remain a major problem in the US. The National High Traffic Safety Administration
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What is the difference in terms of consequences of being charged with a DUI offence or a DWI offence? Being charged with a DUI or a DWI may have the same consequences when it comes to your driving record and can impact your life in the same way, both of which have significant consequences
Image: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/04/11/37/addict-2713620__340.jpg Q: What is considered a drug crime? When it comes to drug crimes, there are several federal and state laws that cover them. While federal laws usually have longer sentences, state laws are generally narrower and may involve probation or short-term sentencing. The prosecution of drug crimes is a top priority for law
Las Vegas is a city that thrives on entertainment and excitement. It is also home to some significant criminal activity conducted in the ‘city that never sleeps’. The types of felonies in Las Vegas are as diverse as the city’s landscape. Some of the many millions who visit the city are interested to know
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There are a very large number of criminal charges on the books but one question that often arises for a criminal lawyer is a request from a client as to how they can help a criminal defense attorney defend a criminal charge. What steps can a person charged with a criminal defense take? We need
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Criminal law in Florida has some unique characteristics that to some extent provides points of difference from other states in the Union. And some of those laws have generated attention nationally in recent times, such as the much-discussed ‘Stand Your Ground’ gun law, which explains the various legal ways to protect yourself with deadly force
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Daniel Radcliffe* – Everyone deserves a second chance, including those who made some mistakes and got in trouble with the law. This idea is enshrined in Australian law under the name of the Spent Convictions Scheme. However, the scheme applies differently in the various Australian states and territories and you need to be aware of
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