Criminal Defence Law

Criminal laws & legal news intelligence from criminal lawyers & law firms – UK, US & Global.

Protection from Cyber Crime

November 27, 2012

These days, you’re just as likely to be “mugged” by a faceless hacker than by an intimidating street thug. Comprising a wide range of criminal activities conducted via electronic communication networks, cyber crime is now a serious problem that saps billions of dollars from the national economy each year. Examples of cyber crime include personal […]

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UK Criminal Law – Through the Stages

November 26, 2012

Going through a criminal case can be a very stressful and worrying time, especially if it is your first time. We hope that knowing what to expect will help you through the stages of criminal investigation / prosecution. At the Police Station If you are suspected of committing a criminal offence you may be either […]

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Does Megan’s Law Deter or Encourage Sex Crimes?

November 20, 2012

Megan’s Law, passed in 1996, is a system that authorizes law enforcement agencies to notify the public about sex offenders who live in their community. The law was created when seven-year-old Megan Kanka was raped and killed by a known child molester who moved across the street from her family. The law was designed with […]

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Drink Driving – What is the Limit?

November 20, 2012

A fairly well know fact is that the UK’s drink drive limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (also known as BAC), 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath or 107 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.  But what does this mean in the real-world? 5 shots of Vodka? 1 […]

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Wrongfully Accused: 5 Inmates Found Innocent While Behind Bars

November 19, 2012

The American prison system is full of inmates who have been wrongfully imprisoned. This includes people who have been accused of all kinds of crimes from nonviolent drug offenses to murder. Many of these people are finally freed after new confessions are made or after new DNA evidence clears their names. The following sections look […]

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What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do

November 19, 2012

Are you charged with a criminal case? Facing criminal charges may have serious consequences and this is something that you must not take lightly. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is absolutely important when you are faced with such a situation. If you are wondering how the criminal defense lawyer would help you, you would need […]

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Arizona Moms Claim Marijuana Makes them Better Parents

November 19, 2012

“Arizona Moms for Marijuana” is a new controversial organization in Phoenix that aims to educate people on aspects of the drug that members are claiming can actually make people better parents. Chapter leader Victoria Nunez is the mother of a 22-month-old girl, and has put her marijuana-smoking habit on hold since her child was born […]

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Accidents in the Public Domain

November 14, 2012

Guest post regarding accidents in the public domain and criminal liability. Accidents in public are commonplace, but is anyone criminally liable for the damages? Slips and trips are the most common accidents in public places and you can claim personal injury compensation through any good injury lawyers. If you intend to make a personal injury […]

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Arizona and Marijuana Possession

November 8, 2012

Arizona easily has some of the toughest drug laws in the United States. Up until this past decade possession for a single ounce of marijuana could result in felony charges and thousands of dollars in fines. Although charges have recently lessened in severity, the charges for participation in the marijuana industry remain very severe. Consequences […]

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Knowing Your Miranda Rights in Las Vegas

November 7, 2012

The Miranda rights in Las Vegas and the rest of the United States were created in 1966 as the result of the United States Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. In this case, defendant Ernesto Miranda was was arrested for abducting and raping an 18-year-old woman. After the victim identified him, Miranda was subjected to […]

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