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A Basic Guide to Criminal Procedure

September 24, 2013

The criminal justice system is an integral part of society. The potential of becoming the victim of a crime or accused of a crime is significant. Yet many people are unfamiliar with how the criminal process works. In brief, the criminal process is a series of steps for determining whether a crime was committed, a […]

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Falsey Accused? Six Reasons For False Rape Raps

September 16, 2013

It’s a four-letter word that staggers the senses and enrages the emotions — rape. Perhaps second only to murder in the pecking order of violent crimes, this physically demeaning and abusive treatment, upon conviction, deserves the harshest and most severe penalties. Violating the sanctity of human expression through physical intimacy, rapists are vile individuals in need […]

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How Does One Conduct a Citizen’s Arrest?

September 14, 2013

In the United States and many other countries, citizens are allowed to stop perpetrators who are in the middle of committing serious crimes and detain them until authorities arrive. This is known as a citizen’s arrest, and while it can be dangerous for obvious reasons, there may come a time when knowing how to make […]

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Romeo and Juliet Law needed in Alabama

September 3, 2013

Several years ago, one of our Birmingham criminal attorneys at Parkman & White, LLC represented a young man charged with Rape II, also known in Alabama as Statutory Rape.  Alabama’s Code makes it a Class B felony, for a person 16 years of age or older to have sexual relations with a person older than […]

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Punitive Bond in Alabama

August 28, 2013

Criminal defendants who are arrested in Alabama generally have the right to post a bond to be released from jail while their criminal case is pending. Alabama criminal attorneys in Birmingham and elsewhere know that the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides: “Excessive bail shall not be required. . .” Also, Rule 7 […]

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Avoiding Criminal Charges in an Accident Case

August 23, 2013

(US law ) Car accidents are traumatic events. They are frightening, time-consuming and potentially injurious to yourself and others. A car accident can cost you money in increased insurance rates and repairs. And, if things go very badly, you could risk losing your freedom if the police charge you with a crime in relation to […]

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Youth Pastor Arrested for Impersonating an Officer

August 21, 2013

Matt Pitt, the founder of a local youth group called The Basement, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening after attempting to run from local law enforcement.  Following the struggle with officers, he was handcuffed and taken into custody on felony criminal charges of impersonating a peace officer.  Pitt was released from Jefferson County […]

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FBI Nets Arrests in Oklahoma Child Sex Trafficking Sting

August 14, 2013

A recent FBI investigation into child sex trafficking made headlines when Operation Cross Country VII netted 150 arrests and rescued 105 minors aged 13 to 17 in 76 cities across the United States. Locally, three juveniles were rescued from sex trafficking, but media reports differ widely on the number of arrests in Oklahoma City, with […]

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Brave Customer Fends off Suspect During an Attempted Robbery

August 4, 2013

According to San Diego police, there was an altercation at an electronics store in the suburban Clairemont Mesa region. On Tuesday July 16 an armed gunman walked into a Radio Shack. The individual apparently wanted to rob the store. The attempted armed robbery was reported at 8:45 PM on Monday according to a report issued […]

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Defending Against Identity Theft Charges

August 2, 2013

Being charged with Identity Theft is nothing to take lightly. If you have been charged with such a crime, or suspect that you soon will be, then there are a few things to keep in mind that can help make your defense more effective. Obtain Legal Counsel The first thing to do whenever you have […]

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