May 2013

The Costs of Drink Driving

May 30, 2013

With the summer months approaching and warm weather finally upon us, specialist motoring law solicitor Steve Roberts, of Richard Nelson LLP, looks in this guest post at the costs of a conviction for drink driving. Drinking and driving can cost lives but the financial consequence of a conviction is always a huge price to pay […]

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Are Police Allowed to Search for Drugs Without Reason?

May 29, 2013

Although many people believe that the police have endless rights to search people and premises for illegal substances, this is not actually the case. When it comes to searching for drugs, the police have certain restrictions that they must abide by. The rule of reasonable suspicion, also known as Rondo reasonable suspicion, mean that police […]

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Phoenix Man Swindles Date, Faces Criminal Charges

May 29, 2013

Curtis Lavell Britton of Phoenix was sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse for swindling a 29-year old woman from Minneapolis out of almost $24,000 after hooking-up with her on an online dating site. This is in addition to a five-year probation period that will convert to a 17-month prison sentence should he break further […]

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Marijuana Use and Car Accidents

May 27, 2013

Operating a vehicle under the influence of any drug can be extremely dangerous not only for the driver, but for everyone else on the road with that driver. Although a recent study highlighted that some teenagers don’t feel that marijuana impairs their ability to drive, accidents from marijuana users can be fatal. Most teenagers smoking […]

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Two Convicted in International Investment Fraud Scheme

May 23, 2013

A federal grand jury in Tampa has convicted Paul R. Gunter and Simon A. Odoni on charges of their connection with an international investment fraud scheme.  The fraud involved selling worthless stock from hijacked dormant, publicly traded companies in the United States to people in the United Kingdom using boiler room telemarketers. Their victims wired more than […]

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Synthetic Marijuana: Is It More Dangerous Than the Real Thing?

May 23, 2013

Synthetic Marijuana: Is It More Dangerous Than the Real Thing? Synthetic marijuana was first developed in a laboratory in South Carolina as a possible treatment for specific diseases that required pain management. The lab was able to recreate the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, with ease and in stronger strengths. However, the substance was never […]

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When Healthcare Fraud becomes a Crime

May 9, 2013

Healthcare fraud is a growing concern in the United States. It cost approximately $80 billion dollars a year to taxpayers. Law enforcement officials work feverishly to put a stop to healthcare fraud, but, there is a limit to what they can do. Healthcare fraud is the act of filing false claims to the insurance company. […]

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The World’s Most Famous Computer Hackers

May 7, 2013

Many individuals are surprised to hear that the original generation of hackers had absolutely no malicious intent. Over the years, electricians, coders, computer scientists, and a number of other professionals would tinker with electronics, source code, and the burgeoning internet in order to understand it better and create unique programs and services for their own […]

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A Few Notable Examples of Workers’ Compensation Abuse

May 7, 2013

Workers’ compensation is an insurance meant to help employees who are injured on the job. The compensation covers the cost of medical care and time missed from work due to the injury. The protection it provides is essential for people who make legitimate claims, however, it is also subject to many false claims and abuse. […]

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Treated Like a Criminal Over a Work Injury?

May 4, 2013

The workers’ compensation system is one of many protections that the American worker enjoys. These insurance benefits make sure that a worker who is injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault, is able to pay for their medical bills and be reimbursed for their lost time from work. Unfortunately, many con artists […]

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