February 2013

What To Do After A DUI Arrest

February 25, 2013

(Guest post, US criminal law) If you have just been arrested for your first DUI, then you may be feeling confused and frightened. You may be wondering about which steps you should take to make sure that you get the best defense possible, and you may even have questions about your future, such as whether […]

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Surprising Facts about Breathalyzers and Their Impact

February 25, 2013

When breathalyzers were first introduced, they were thought to be the answer to the many problems in field sobriety testing. Prior to their use, police officers had to rely on hand-eye coordination testing on the side of the road, the actions of the driver, and possibly the smell of alcohol to determine if someone was […]

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How To Wipe Criminal Records Clean

February 22, 2013

(Guest post regarding wiping criminal records clean, based on US law). Frequently Asked Questions Expungement clears a person’s legal record of criminal offenses. Once expunged, the offenses cannot be detected by public record searches, giving the person more freedom to pursue social opportunities, housing opportunities, career opportunities, etc. Those who consider pursuing expungement usually have […]

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Looking for Signs of Sexual Trauma in Children

February 20, 2013

Out of all the traumas that can occur during childhood, abuse is one of the most detrimental. Child abuse occurs any time that a child is mistreated physically, emotionally or sexually. Unfortunately, many children may not tell someone that they are being abused. For this reason, it is important for parents, neighbors and trusted caregivers […]

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What is the offence of forgery?

February 18, 2013

Forgery is an offence which often crops up in the news (for example, the recent charging of Sir David Jones with a forgery-related offence or the suspended sentence that a police officer received after forging a statement). However, although the public has an abstract understanding of what forgery entails, there’s a lack of knowledge as […]

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Victim of a Road Rage Accident: What are Your Rights?

February 15, 2013

Most any driver has noticed or experienced aggressive driving. It is both unpleasant to witness or be the target of an aggressor. The most dangerous aspect of hostile driving is that it can easily lead to road rage. Given the stress involved with operating a vehicle, it is no wonder that recklessness often escalates into […]

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Famous Tax Evaders

February 14, 2013

From the moment people began to draw a substantial income, they become painfully aware of the bittersweet phenomena of income tax withdrawals. Simply put, the more you make, the more the government takes out in taxes. Though there isn’t anything you can do about it legally, many famous people have decided to try their luck […]

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Baltimore “financial advisor” pleads guilty in $890k mail fraud scheme

February 14, 2013

Casey Charles pleaded guilty on February 8th to a mail fraud scheme dating back to late 2007.  The Baltimore man allegedly has defrauded 22 different people over the age of 55 out of their retirement savings that totaled over $890,000.  According to prosecutors, Charles established Infinite Equity Strategies LLC in 2007 and then falsely claimed […]

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How Crime Television Is Affecting Our Juries

February 14, 2013

How Crime Television Is Affecting Our Juries U.S. News and World Report attribute CSI’s ability to garner 60 million viewers to the “sexy, fast, and remarkably certain” presentation of how science works in the crime field. According to Psychology Professor Tom Tyler, the most significant effect of crime shows like C.S.I. has been a higher […]

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New Laws: Are you Breaking Them?

February 12, 2013

(US law and generally) Thousands upon thousands of new laws are passed every year throughout the United States. Most people believe that they avoid breaking any of these laws on any given day. Author Harvey Silverglate, however, claimed that the average American professional commits at least three felonies per day. This seems like an insane […]

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