November 2013

The Worst Eco-Crimes in Recent Years

November 12, 2013

Humans are responsible for the most atrocious crimes against the environment. Unfortunately for nature, it doesn’t really have legal representation — no offense Environmental Defense Fund — but it certainly can win in the court of public opinion. Understanding more about the environmental disasters of the past may help prevent them in the future, and […]

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What Are Prison Facilities Like in Canada?

November 9, 2013

The prison system in Canada is quite different than others around the world, for a few reasons. For instance, Canada had been criticized for its low incarceration rates in comparison to other countries, particularly the United States: according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Canadian prisons only have about 1/7th of the incarceration […]

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Federal vs State: Who Reigns Supreme?

November 7, 2013

(U.S. Criminal Defense law and generally) Most people know that there is a difference between Federal laws and state laws. However, most people do not know exactly what the difference is, and how these laws apply to them. There is a very basic distinction between Federal and state laws, and which laws apply will depend […]

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An Introduction to the Model Penal Code

November 7, 2013

The modern penal code in the United States was developed in 1962 as a way to bring uniformity to the criminal codes of the different states (including the District of Columbia). Although not completely adopted by all states, the code led to changes and conformity in some aspects of criminal law from state to state. […]

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Mandated Treatment: Is it Helping?

November 4, 2013

If a person is convicted of a crime stemming from an incident when they were under the influence of drugs at the time — and have no previous convictions, are addicted to drugs or alcohol, are willing to comply with a court mandate, and are willing to plead guilty to the crime — they may […]

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Pastor Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Ponzi Scheme

November 1, 2013

Federal law enforcement agents have announced that Pastor Charles Lawrence Kennedy, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud before United States District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello.  Kennedy was indicted by a federal grand jury in March along with co-defendants Stanley Wayne Anderson, and Edwin Alexander Smith  Smith previously pleaded […]

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