Stacy Aspen

White Collar or Blue? Differences in Criminal Law

November 24, 2013

(U.S. Criminal Law and generally) The distinction between white collar and blue collar crime is an important one for police and for criminologists; in seeking to develop initiatives to prevent crime, society must understand how criminals operate. The legal system rarely makes distinctions between blue and white collar crime; in fact, colors are not legal […]

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Illegally Collecting Government Benefits? Penalties For Fraud

November 23, 2013

Illegally Collecting Government Benefits? Penalties For Fraud (U.S. Law and generally) Individuals who are qualified for government benefits often qualify because of assets and income ability. Recipients are always required to submit personal information, such as medical reports and bank statements. Filing for government benefits is not as easy as many individuals think. There is […]

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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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I Failed A Field Sobriety Test: Now What?

October 31, 2013

When you are stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you will be required to take a field sobriety test. In most cases, this will consist of a breathalyzer test. If you take the test and fail, you will be taken to the police department and placed in jail until you can appear […]

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Why Is DUI Considered a Criminal Offense?

October 9, 2013

(U.S. Criminal Law and generally) There likely aren’t many people who don’t recognize that drinking and driving is illegal. Even if someone was somehow unaware of this fact, ignorance of the law would not preclude them from facing its repercussions. The question often arises, however, as to why driving under the influence (DUI) is treated […]

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The Complexities Of Teen Crime

October 5, 2013

The justice system in this country is designed to separate juvenile offenders from adult criminals. Young offenders are jailed and tried in a different court system than adults who have broken the law. While most jailed adolescents are released back into the public by the time they turn 21, if not sooner, most parents want […]

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