January 2013

Some Things You Wouldn’t Expect To Be Sex Crimes

January 16, 2013

(Based on criminal law in various US states.) Sometimes you might be charged with sex crimes even when you didn’t think that you should be. A sex crime sticks to you, it follows you everywhere. It can and will change your work, social, school, even your housing life. They can twist your life upside down […]

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Effect of Felony Conviction on Divorce and Custody Cases

January 15, 2013
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(US law) A divorce is one of the most difficult things to go through even under the best of circumstances. When child custody is involved it becomes that much more difficult. However, if you are in that situation and you have a felony conviction you usually face a truly uphill battle. Recent Felonies Carry More […]

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Victim of a Texting and Driving Accident? How You Should Proceed

January 15, 2013

Victim of a Texting and Driving Accident? How You Should Proceed (U. S. Law and generally) Car accidents can happen at any point in time, and many people become victims of these incidents through no fault of their own. It’s understandable that an accident victim will be disheartened after being injured due to another driver, […]

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Driving Under the Influence: A Serious Crime

January 14, 2013

Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs is considered as a serious crime in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Taking drug or drinking alcohol can affect your ability of operating a car safely. Driving in such situations is prohibited by law in every state of US and Florida is not an exception. If the police catch […]

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Challenging an Unlawful DUI Arrest

January 14, 2013

While everyone would like to believe that law enforcement officers don’t make mistakes, the fact is, they do, especially in DUI cases. In addition, some law enforcement officers even willfully break the law in order to make a DUI case, and when this happens, it can not only be difficult to prove, but it can […]

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Mail Fraud Conviction of Executive Reversed on Appeal

January 14, 2013

(US criminal law) Mark E. Phillips, the MOD Systems executive who was previously convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to four years has had mail fraud charge reversed by a Federal Appeals Court.  This reversal provides new arguments for White Collar Criminal Lawyers in pending mail fraud or wire fraud cases.  In late December 2012, […]

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4 Criminals Who Got Away With It

January 14, 2013

If you’ve ever seen a news report or read an article about a potential crime gone awry thanks to the lawbreaker’s own moronic actions, it’s easy to assume that most thieves aren’t the brightest bulbs in the bunch. Falling asleep on someone’s couch during a burglary or attempting to pay for items with counterfeit bills […]

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Colorado Shooter James Holmes Trial Faces Difficult Choices

January 14, 2013

The heinous nature of the July 20th 2012 Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting during the midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight has generated considerable national public interest. It has brought to the forefront the ongoing dilemma regarding conflict between the freedom of the press and the rights of the accused. Rights afforded to […]

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Is It Possible to Recover Money for an Investment Fraud Victim?

January 14, 2013

Corrupt brokerage firms and financial advisors often take advantage of investors. If you suspect that a fraud has occurred, it is best to consult with a security investment lawyer at that point of time. It is sometimes to recover your invested money after the fraud is detected. How investment fraud occurs? Investment professionals often fail […]

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Is It Crucial to Pay Tax?

January 13, 2013

There are many who believe that they can easily avoid taxes and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will hardly notice such activities. Many of them have a question does it really make any difference if they fail to pay taxes? It certainly makes a major difference and the worst will happen when the IRS will learn […]

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