December 2012

Money Laundering – Get Legal Defense without Delay

December 13, 2012

(U.S. Criminal Law/Generally) Thanks to the popular crimes shows money laundering has become a familiar term among the general public. However, despite this familiarity, most of the people will not be able to provide much information about this offense.   Money laundering definition   It is a federal offense. The term money laundering refers to […]

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‘Biggest’ Environment Agency waste exports case – fines for the criminal network

December 13, 2012

Guest post from a leading criminal law firm in London. Fines were imposed last week in what the Environment Agency has described as the biggest waste exports case it has ever undertaken. In all, eight men and three companies have been ordered to pay over £220,000 for the part they played in a criminal network […]

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Arizona Vehicular Aggravated Assault

December 12, 2012

This article is brought to you by criminal lawyer Jeremy Geigle of JacksonWhite Law. When a vehicular accident causes serious bodily injury, the driver said to have caused the injury may be charged with vehicular aggravated assault. Vehicular aggravated assault can be committed in two different ways: 1. Intentionally, knowingly of reckless serious physical injury […]

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Crime and courts bill to allow judicial reviews to be heard in the Upper Tribunals

December 12, 2012

The Ministry of Justice has admitted that increase in judicial review cases were because of increasing numbers of asylum and immigration cases. In its consultation paper, on reducing the number of judicial reviews, published last week, the MoJ said that since October 2011 courts could transfer a limited amount of these cases to the Upper […]

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How to Chase Bad Guys: A Day in the Life of an FBI Agent

December 12, 2012

You see them in movies and on television, but most people have a limited idea of what it means to be an FBI agent. It probably comes as no surprise that they aren’t chasing criminals over rooftops all the time, but what exactly do they do? A quick glance at the official FBI job site […]

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Companies taking risks with anti-corruption laws

December 12, 2012

Guest post regarding The Bribery Act 2010 and potential criminal offences in the UK. UK businesses are still taking risks with the UK Bribery Act in the pressure to win business and the belief that regulators will hold back from prosecutions, says business advisory firm FTI Consulting, Inc. The Bribery Act 2010 The Bribery Act, […]

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Is The Drink-Driving Message Really Getting Through?

December 11, 2012

The don’t drink and drive message has been a part of many anti-alcohol and drinking awareness campaigns through the years. Many approaches have been used, from television ads to community and law enforcement efforts.  Responsible Drinking Campaigns Many alcohol vendors have jumped on the bandwagon to encourage patrons to drink responsibly. In fact, every holiday […]

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Florida DUI Rates

December 5, 2012

According to Florida state law, you are breaking the law if you are operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or more. The state of Florida currently ranks 13th in number of DUI arrests among all 50 states, however DUI convictions have been decreasing with every passing year. According to […]

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You’ve Been Arrested, Now What Happens?

December 4, 2012

Here are a couple rules and guidelines to follow if you have been arrested in Florida, United States. 1.         Be aware of all surrounding circumstances during time spent with the arresting officer in the patrol vehicle. Once the officer has placed you in his vehicle, the officer may attempt to make small talk or what […]

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Speed Traps on the Interstate: Can You Still Salvage the Holiday?

December 4, 2012

(US criminal law and generally) No driver enjoys being pulled over for speeding. When setting speed limits, public safety officials must consider the presence of large trucks, older vehicles with outdated or poorly maintained equipment, and poorly skilled drivers. Due to these factors, some drivers may believe that speed limits are set well below their […]

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