June 2012

The Rise of Scrap Metal Theft

June 27, 2012

Scrap metal theft is not a new issue. For decades occasional stories concerning, for example, the theft of lead from church roofs or the removal of copper pipes from uninhabited dwellings have appeared in local newspapers. But in the last ten years, as the global economy has faltered, scrap metal theft has risen to epidemic […]

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Falsely Accused – Legal Defenses To A Murder Charge (US Law)

June 26, 2012

A conviction of murder carries with it harsh penalties, the worst being the death penalty. However, a criminal defense attorney can use a number of legal defenses to try to beat the charge. The burden of proof lies squarely on the shoulders of the prosecutor. However, to make a stronger case, a defense attorney would […]

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Federal Government Investigating Classified Intel Leaks (US Law)

June 26, 2012

A recent string of leaks related to classified intelligence information has reignited a debate on national security issues, and the public’s need to know, even right to know, what its government is doing at all times. As with all things in life, one’s take on this issue will depend largely, if not wholly, on their […]

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5 Common Clues Found At Crime Scenes

June 26, 2012

Below is a criminal blog post explaining 5 Common Clues Found At Crime Scenes. cc licensed flickr photo shared by Michael Melchiorre Every crime scene is different. Some are chaotic and unsettling; others seem almost undisturbed. Regardless of the setting, every investigation begins with a thorough assessment of the evidence at hand. Clues that will […]

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Under Arrest? 9 Do’s and Don’ts!

June 25, 2012

Being arrested means being taken into custody by the police and being legally detained. You may be guilty, but then again you may not. Whichever the case, knowing what you should or should not do in case you find yourself on the wrong side of the bars is essential if you are to have any […]

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Marijuana laws in the UK and its legal implications

June 20, 2012

Ignorance can never be used as a viable defence in the face of the law – so to stay on the right side of the law, it is important to know what you can and can’t do. Understanding the law is particularly important when it comes to drugs. In the UK, as with many other […]

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DUI Laws in Boston – What They Mean for You

June 15, 2012

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of more than .08 percent in Boston, you will be arrested for driving under the influence, or DUI. It’s important to hire a Boston DUI attorney to help you prepare your defense to DUI; DUI laws are complex, and you don’t want to risk major […]

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Fourth Amendment Rights and Criminal Defense in the US

June 13, 2012

Below is a US criminal law blog post written by Phil Balbo. For more information on the 4th amendment and what they could mean for an investigation involving you, please read more on Wikipedia. You can also visit our fairfax criminal lawyer site for more information or to schedule a free consultation. The Supreme Court’s […]

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SEC Investigates Chipotle—US Attorney’s Office in DC Leading Inquiry

June 1, 2012

It has been reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating the popular and well-known food chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill. Chipotle is by far the highest-profile entity pursued as part of the federal immigration strategy’s increased focus on employers hiring undocumented workers. Since January 2009, greater than 7,500 employers suspected of hiring […]

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