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Orange County College Administrator Pleads Guilty to Fraud

July 24, 2013

According to the San Francisco Gate, a former administrator for an Orange County community college has pleaded guilty for fraud charges amounting to more than $45,000 in financial aid money. Anna Catalan was able to strike a plea deal with prosecutors in federal court and faces a recommended prison term of nearly two years and […]

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Best Ways For Young Lawyers To Deal With Opposing Counsel

July 24, 2013

Being a new attorney can be overwhelming. For many young lawyers, one of the biggest challenges in their new career is to deal with untrustworthy or rude or hostile opposing counsel. Every conversation from the opposing counsel’s end seems to spiral in to venomous words and threats. His every word drips with anger and sarcasm. […]

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It Felt Like Police Brutality: Do You Have Recourse?

July 24, 2013

You have recently had a bad encounter with the police that resulted in your arrest. Or, you may have had an encounter with the police that did not result in your arrest, but was a very unpleasant experience. After the fact, you are left wondering “was that police brutality?” If it was, you may also […]

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Zimmerman was an Aspiring Police officer?

July 23, 2013

With the latest news surfacing on George Zimmerman, many people are forced to take a deeper look into his lifelong journey as an aspiring police officer. His first time to emerge from hiding since being acquitted, he ends up saving a family in an overturned SUV. Maybe with this news, seeing Zimmerman’s name on the […]

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A Look Into The Psyche Of Serial Killers

July 19, 2013

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a serial killer is a man or woman who kills three or more individuals on separate occasions over a relatively short period of time. Serial killers are often extremely dangerous people, who pose a serious safety risk to those living within their region. But what, exactly makes a […]

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Twin Brothers Shooting Near Fashion Valley, San Diego

July 18, 2013

On Wednesday July 10, it was reported that a man actually shot his twin brother in the leg. The shooting occurred near the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego. Apparently the shooting took place at somewhere around 5:30 in the morning, according to a San Diego police interview with television crews. According to reports from […]

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Legally Laughing

July 18, 2013

Despite the law taking road accident claims very seriously, there have been statements recorded in the courts in the US that have raised a smile or two. We have listed a few statements below that the court reporters have noted down – hopefully keeping a straight face! (source) 1. Lawyer: “What gear were you in at […]

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Sex Crime Charges: An Overview of What They are and When They Can be Fought

July 18, 2013

Sex crimes present several unique challenges to defendants. In many cases, victims are reluctant to speak out, victims may not recall the incident with clarity, physical evidence is lacking, and prosecutors and society view sex offenders with a scorn not usually seen even among other types of criminals. This can easily lead to a rush […]

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Prisoners, Rehabilitation and Privileges

July 18, 2013

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

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