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Brewery fined after workplace accident results in serious injuries

July 9, 2013

A brewery in the south of England has been fined after a workplace accident resulted in an employee losing two fingers. A 32-year-old worker – who does not wish to be named for personal reasons – lost two fingers in a workplace accident last year after the brewery he worked for failed to put in […]

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How to Spot Elder Abuse

July 1, 2013

Family Everyone has parents, and as such, everyone also has (or had) grandparents.  The thought of someone mistreating our elderly relatives is usually enough to make our blood boil with anger.  Unfortunately, elder abuse is just as common, if not more so, than child abuse. Physical Abuse If you or someone you know has aging […]

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Car Accidents vs. Gun Deaths Stats

June 18, 2013

Among the most common ways that people die in the US are car accidents. Gun deaths get a lot more publicity, possibly because of the sensationalism of some of the cases or the outright tragedy involved in others. Children shooting each other accidentally, for instance, is a tragic situation that reporters cover all too often. […]

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Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer

June 13, 2013

Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer Even though charges brought up against you seem like the most challenging part of a criminal case, finding the right lawyer proves otherwise. Not only are you looking for a lawyer that is affordable, but you want one that is experienced and reputable as […]

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Keep Your Guns: Come to Texas

June 7, 2013

Gun owners across the U.S. proclaim that they have the right to “bear arms” under the protection of the 2nd Amendment and many gun owners alike will argue that they must protect themselves and their properties.  However, far too often, and statistics will show, that guns end up in the hands of the inexperienced and the […]

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Oklahoma Meth Registry Aimed at Curbing Manufacture, Abuse

June 5, 2013

Low cost, easy access, the ability to be manufactured with common ingredients, and a powerful, addictive high all make methamphetamine one of the most widely abused drugs in Oklahoma. Crystal meth has been a bane of the state’s law enforcement agencies for some time. According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control […]

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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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What to Do When Your Child Is Accused of Bullying

April 19, 2013

The contemporary digital age has surely brought its advantages and disadvantages. The ability to communicate immediately has “virtually” taken over as the younger generation becomes the first to be exposed to the technology during their entire lives. However, digital technology does not keep young people from being young people and the capabilities for harassing communication […]

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Financial Crimes – Getting Advice & Representation

April 18, 2013

Financial crimes throughout England and Wales can be investigated and prosecuted by various authorities such as the police and HMRC. In fact HM Revenue and Customs have the equivalent powers to the police and other bodies. With cuts to budgets and money needing to be made bodies are more than ever pressured into seeking prosecution […]

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