Demonstrative Evidence in a Motorcycle Accident

November 17, 2013

A motorcycle accident can occur quickly without much advance warning with devastating results.   Whether the accident involved a motorcycle and another motorcycle, a car, truck or pedestrian, the seconds leading up to the accident are often hard to recall by the people involved it the accident.  Even when the parties feel they clearly recall what […]

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Are Seat Belt Laws Desirable?

November 15, 2013

Three seconds: that’s about the average time it takes to put a seatbelt on. Despite this statistic, the percentage of people wearing seatbelts still isn’t 100, though use is on the rise. One reason for this uptick is seatbelt legislation. Failure to Wear Seatbelts Certain demographics are more accepting of seatbelts than others. According to […]

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How Often Do New MDs Face Malpractice Charges?

November 15, 2013

As a new medical doctor, even hearing the word ‘malpractice’ can incite terror and images of lawsuits, infamy, and losing a license forever. But while this fear may seem real, many young medical professionals don’t realize the true frequency of malpractice cases. In fact, though the rate of claims may sometimes rise, it is more […]

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Is Driving Tired Comparable to Driving Drunk?

November 14, 2013

As frenzied and demanding as our lives are, it’s no wonder that 30 percent of adults only get 6 hours or less of sleep each night. Unfortunately, that’s just not enough sleep for many people, and the result is exhaustion and fatigue. In an effort to keep up with life’s pace, tired drivers head to […]

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The Worst Eco-Crimes in Recent Years

November 12, 2013

Humans are responsible for the most atrocious crimes against the environment. Unfortunately for nature, it doesn’t really have legal representation — no offense Environmental Defense Fund — but it certainly can win in the court of public opinion. Understanding more about the environmental disasters of the past may help prevent them in the future, and […]

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What Are Prison Facilities Like in Canada?

November 9, 2013

The prison system in Canada is quite different than others around the world, for a few reasons. For instance, Canada had been criticized for its low incarceration rates in comparison to other countries, particularly the United States: according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Canadian prisons only have about 1/7th of the incarceration […]

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Federal vs State: Who Reigns Supreme?

November 7, 2013

(U.S. Criminal Defense law and generally) Most people know that there is a difference between Federal laws and state laws. However, most people do not know exactly what the difference is, and how these laws apply to them. There is a very basic distinction between Federal and state laws, and which laws apply will depend […]

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An Introduction to the Model Penal Code

November 7, 2013

The modern penal code in the United States was developed in 1962 as a way to bring uniformity to the criminal codes of the different states (including the District of Columbia). Although not completely adopted by all states, the code led to changes and conformity in some aspects of criminal law from state to state. […]

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Mandated Treatment: Is it Helping?

November 4, 2013

If a person is convicted of a crime stemming from an incident when they were under the influence of drugs at the time — and have no previous convictions, are addicted to drugs or alcohol, are willing to comply with a court mandate, and are willing to plead guilty to the crime — they may […]

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Pastor Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Ponzi Scheme

November 1, 2013

Federal law enforcement agents have announced that Pastor Charles Lawrence Kennedy, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud before United States District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello.  Kennedy was indicted by a federal grand jury in March along with co-defendants Stanley Wayne Anderson, and Edwin Alexander Smith  Smith previously pleaded […]

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