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DWI Conviction for a Foreigner: Can this Contribute to a Deportation?

July 29, 2013

People who come to this country to work, study, or visit family are expected to follow the laws and avoid getting into legal trouble. When a foreigner is charged with driving while intoxicated, that person may wonder how this charge and any resulting punishment will affect his or her visitor status. In fact, being charged […]

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A Look Into The Psyche Of Serial Killers

July 19, 2013

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a serial killer is a man or woman who kills three or more individuals on separate occasions over a relatively short period of time. Serial killers are often extremely dangerous people, who pose a serious safety risk to those living within their region. But what, exactly makes a […]

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Twin Brothers Shooting Near Fashion Valley, San Diego

July 18, 2013

On Wednesday July 10, it was reported that a man actually shot his twin brother in the leg. The shooting occurred near the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego. Apparently the shooting took place at somewhere around 5:30 in the morning, according to a San Diego police interview with television crews. According to reports from […]

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Sex Crime Charges: An Overview of What They are and When They Can be Fought

July 18, 2013

Sex crimes present several unique challenges to defendants. In many cases, victims are reluctant to speak out, victims may not recall the incident with clarity, physical evidence is lacking, and prosecutors and society view sex offenders with a scorn not usually seen even among other types of criminals. This can easily lead to a rush […]

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Prisoners, Rehabilitation and Privileges

July 18, 2013

By Naomi De Silva – Solicitor at Cartwright King Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling has announced “radical” changes which he believes will make an impact on the rehabilitation of offenders. www.cartwrightking.co.uk The proposed changes are: – that inmates should wear a uniform during the 1st two weeks in jail; and access to private cash to call […]

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Former Cleveland Police Authority chairman jailed in Crown Court

July 18, 2013

The former chairman of Cleveland Police Authority was jailed on 12 July 2013 after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Mr McLuckie, the former chair of the Cleveland Police Authority and a former councillor, was found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court on 12 July 2013 of attempting to pervert the course of […]

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A Few Recent Notable Medical Malpractice Cases

July 18, 2013

Perhaps surprisingly, though thankfully infrequently, some of the most terrifying ordeals you can go through happen after you’ve been admitted to the hospital for care. Medical malpractice is generally described as the negligence of a doctor or other hospital staff when dealing with a patient, which leads to patient injury. It doesn’t mean that your […]

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What is the Oklahoma Violent Offender Registry?

July 11, 2013

In 2003, 89-year-old Mary Rippy was brutally strangled by her neighbor, Tommy Standefer—a violent felon with convictions for first degree manslaughter and felony possession of a firearm. The elderly woman did not know about Standefer’s criminal past and didn’t suspect the violence brewing nearby. In 2004, the Oklahoma legislature enacted the Mary Rippy Violent Crime […]

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Recent Cases in Music Piracy

July 9, 2013

The Stop Online Piracy (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) legislature, which are in congress, argue that online piracy is a problem which is costing the country about $250 billion per year. Apart from that, 750,000 jobs that are related to the music industry are lost every year. This is the reason why there […]

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