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Hershey Candy Pays $4million for Price Fixing

June 26, 2013

United States candy maker, Hershey, pleaded guilty on Friday to the price fixing of confectionery products in Canada.  According to the competition Bureau of Canada, Hershey Canada Inc. now faces a fine of $3.8 million after entering the guilty plea in Ontario Superior Court.  Earlier this month, Canadian authorities also charged Nestle, Mars, and a […]

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Prisoners, Rehabilitation and Privileges

June 22, 2013

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

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A Look at Domestic Violence in the City of Houston

June 17, 2013

In recent years, the nationwide problem of domestic violence has been brought to the forefront. Once an issue that was widely ignored or swept aside as a private family matter, domestic violence is now seen as the deep-rooted and often tragic issue that it truly is. And whereas its victims were once trapped in a […]

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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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When is it OK to plead the Fifth Amendment?

June 6, 2013

The Fifth Amendment is usually described as protecting the rights of criminal defendants, but, since anyone can be accused of crimes, the amendment actually extends to all citizens. Although the Constitution does not specifically say so, it establishes an accusatorial rather than an inquisitorial system. Thus, the Fifth Amendment is based on the presumption that […]

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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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Are Police Allowed to Search for Drugs Without Reason?

May 29, 2013

Although many people believe that the police have endless rights to search people and premises for illegal substances, this is not actually the case. When it comes to searching for drugs, the police have certain restrictions that they must abide by. The rule of reasonable suspicion, also known as Rondo reasonable suspicion, mean that police […]

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The World’s Most Famous Computer Hackers

May 7, 2013

Many individuals are surprised to hear that the original generation of hackers had absolutely no malicious intent. Over the years, electricians, coders, computer scientists, and a number of other professionals would tinker with electronics, source code, and the burgeoning internet in order to understand it better and create unique programs and services for their own […]

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What is Martindale-Hubbell?

April 25, 2013

Martindale-Hubbell is an agency that collects and publishes data about lawyers in the United States and Canada. This data is used to generate a rating to help consumers evaluate legal professionals. The Martindale Directory was first published in 1868 to provide consumers with the address of reliable law firms in each city of the United […]

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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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