January 2013

Family prosecuted for £20 million credit scam

January 12, 2013

A Manchester-based family has been successfully prosecuted for criminal offences after they admitted running an elaborate credit scam potentially worth millions of pounds. Brothers Kevin Pomeroy and Daniel Pomeroy pretended to be high-flying executives from a variety of high-profile companies in the fraudulent scheme, with Kevin’s wife, Julie Pomeroy, laundering the ill-gotten gains. The scheme […]

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Unwanted Child Pornography Leads to Unwanted Charges

January 12, 2013

Criminal Attorneys specializing in child pornography cases say convictions of the innocent are likely without the proper forensic computer expert.  This is likely explained by:  1.  The lack of knowledge by many criminal attorneys representing those charged with possession of child pornography; 2.  The lack of funds available for qualified forensic computer experts; and 3.  […]

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Reasons to Penalize or Debar Income Tax Return Preparer

January 11, 2013

Many people in Florida hire professionals to claim compensation or portion of tax return. Sometimes these professionals face problems as Internal Revenue Code incorporated several hazards for income tax return preparers.  These preparers are subjected to several general penalty provisions along with specific penalties aimed at them. You may have to incur penalties for overstating […]

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What to Expect if Convicted of Benefit Fraud in the UK

January 5, 2013

Information regarding benefit fraud in the UK Committing benefit fraud can lead you to being fined or even sent to prison, so what can you expect if you are suspected or subsequently found guilty? What is Benefit Fraud? The fundamental aspects of proven benefit fraud are when you deliberately fail to report a change in […]

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Policy Leads To Crime Prevention

January 4, 2013

The prevention of crime is something that most American citizen want. How to reduce the wave of crime that has steadily emerged has divided Americans from all walks of life. Some say that gun control laws are not strict enough resulting in more fire arms on the streets and more violent crimes that could be […]

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The Rights and Wrongs of Criminal Defense

January 4, 2013

(Guest post based on US criminal law and general issues) There is probably no area of law that engenders more controversy and criticism than the field of criminal defense. In particular, the public and the media are merciless in their condemnation of an attorney who undertakes the defense of a person who is widely assumed […]

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The Legality and Validity of DUI Checkpoints

January 4, 2013

There’s no doubt about it – intoxicated driving kills. Since the dawn of the automobile, law enforcement officers have been fighting a battle against intoxicated driving, and today, one of the weapons they use most often is the DUI checkpoint. Unfortunately, while DUI checkpoints are quite useful in catching intoxicated drivers, they are not without […]

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Glorifying Alcohol in Teen Movies

January 3, 2013

Teen movies almost always feature scenes of teenaged characters drinking and partying; the main cast is usually glorified for getting drunk and acting out of control. Drinking at prom until their sick and incapacitated has even become a major cliché in both movies and TV. Although acting responsibly might not be as interesting, the cost […]

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Brake calls on drivers to have ‘Not a drop, not a drag’ before driving

January 3, 2013

(Guest post) To coincide with police forces across the country launching their annual drink and drug driving enforcement campaigns, road safety charity Brake has called on drivers everywhere to help save lives by committing to take ‘not a drop, not a drag’ before driving. “Risking lives by drinking alcohol or taking drugs and driving – […]

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How Police Mistakes Can Get Your DUI Dismissed

January 3, 2013

Everyone knows that drinking and driving is a crime that no one should take the chance of committing. Most people take this lesson to heart as soon as they’re pulled over while under the influence, but at that point, it’s too late to avoid an arrest. The best that a person can hope for is […]

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