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The Legal Construct of Manslaughter

March 10, 2013

Killing a human being without premeditation or so-called malice aforethought, meaning without any prior intention to do so, is known as manslaughter. It is not tried as a lesser degree of murder, but as a crime in itself. The difference is that murder must have malice and manslaughter lacks that component. The crime of manslaughter […]

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What is Mens Rea?

March 2, 2013

The basic law dictionary definition of mens rea is the mental component of criminal liability. In order to be guilty of most crimes, a defendant must have committed the criminal act in a certain mental state, the mens rea. Brief History of the Concept of Mens Rea: An explanation of the term mens rea is […]

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The Connecticut Shooting: An Argument for the English Model?

February 28, 2013

Gun control has always been a sensitive subject with many people in the United States. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows all U.S. citizens to keep and bear arms. Even though the world is a much different place than it was when that Amendment was passed over 200 years ago, people in America […]

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So your spouse is in jail and you want a divorce. What do you do?

February 25, 2013

An issue among married couples sometimes occurs when one of the parties goes to jail. The other spouse may want a divorce, but doesn’t believe the person can be divorced while they are in prison. Though special rules apply, the incarcerated spouse can usually be divorced, even though they are in prison. Jurisdiction A court […]

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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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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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When Assault Requires Legal Action

January 26, 2013

Staying safe and protecting ourselves is more of an instinct than a specific goal we must reach each day. Being assaulted physically by someone can be a very scary and traumatic event. Not only does it invade on your personal space and well-being, it can also cause physical pain. It is unfortunate and wrong if […]

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Prerequisites for Filing Class Action Lawsuits

January 23, 2013

Fulfilling the Requirements before Filing a Class Action Lawsuit The federal court system has rules dissimilar to state courts. These rules are often procedural and outline a directed course when executing a legal action or challenge. We’ll briefly examine class action lawsuits in accordance to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (The Committee on the Judiciary […]

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So You Had Your Identity Stolen. Now how do you save your credit?

January 21, 2013

Being deep in debt is a thoroughly unpleasant experience, especially when it is due to other people’s criminal activity, such as identity fraud. People who have experienced overwhelming debt describe it as a “crushing feeling” akin to drowning or asphyxiation. Debt is a major cause of personal stress and marital problems. Even when it’s not […]

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