Criminal Defence Law

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What Is Premises Liability and Why Do I Need a Lawyer

January 28, 2013

Any person who owns property is responsible for the safety of any person that they invite onto their property. If any person injures themselves as the result of a slip or fall, equipment on the property, or the actions of the property owner, then they are entitled to damages to cover their medical costs. Accidents […]

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Four Common South Carolina Car Accident Causes

January 28, 2013

Being the victim of a car crash is a terrible experience that can leave a person not only physically impaired, but also emotionally drained. Unfortunately, legal battles after car crashes in South Carolina often only add to the stress of the situation. For the guilty party in South Carolina, the type of car crash could […]

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Prerequisites for Filing Class Action Lawsuits

January 23, 2013

Fulfilling the Requirements before Filing a Class Action Lawsuit The federal court system has rules dissimilar to state courts. These rules are often procedural and outline a directed course when executing a legal action or challenge. We’ll briefly examine class action lawsuits in accordance to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (The Committee on the Judiciary […]

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Effect of Felony Conviction on Divorce and Custody Cases

January 15, 2013
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(US law) A divorce is one of the most difficult things to go through even under the best of circumstances. When child custody is involved it becomes that much more difficult. However, if you are in that situation and you have a felony conviction you usually face a truly uphill battle. Recent Felonies Carry More […]

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Driving Under the Influence: A Serious Crime

January 14, 2013

Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs is considered as a serious crime in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Taking drug or drinking alcohol can affect your ability of operating a car safely. Driving in such situations is prohibited by law in every state of US and Florida is not an exception. If the police catch […]

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Colorado Shooter James Holmes Trial Faces Difficult Choices

January 14, 2013

The heinous nature of the July 20th 2012 Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting during the midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight has generated considerable national public interest. It has brought to the forefront the ongoing dilemma regarding conflict between the freedom of the press and the rights of the accused. Rights afforded to […]

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Is It Possible to Recover Money for an Investment Fraud Victim?

January 14, 2013

Corrupt brokerage firms and financial advisors often take advantage of investors. If you suspect that a fraud has occurred, it is best to consult with a security investment lawyer at that point of time. It is sometimes to recover your invested money after the fraud is detected. How investment fraud occurs? Investment professionals often fail […]

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Policy Leads To Crime Prevention

January 4, 2013

The prevention of crime is something that most American citizen want. How to reduce the wave of crime that has steadily emerged has divided Americans from all walks of life. Some say that gun control laws are not strict enough resulting in more fire arms on the streets and more violent crimes that could be […]

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The Rights and Wrongs of Criminal Defense

January 4, 2013

(Guest post based on US criminal law and general issues) There is probably no area of law that engenders more controversy and criticism than the field of criminal defense. In particular, the public and the media are merciless in their condemnation of an attorney who undertakes the defense of a person who is widely assumed […]

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Glorifying Alcohol in Teen Movies

January 3, 2013

Teen movies almost always feature scenes of teenaged characters drinking and partying; the main cast is usually glorified for getting drunk and acting out of control. Drinking at prom until their sick and incapacitated has even become a major cliché in both movies and TV. Although acting responsibly might not be as interesting, the cost […]

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