Criminal law blog

Family prosecuted for £20 million credit scam

January 12, 2013

A Manchester-based family has been successfully prosecuted for criminal offences after they admitted running an elaborate credit scam potentially worth millions of pounds. Brothers Kevin Pomeroy and Daniel Pomeroy pretended to be high-flying executives from a variety of high-profile companies in the fraudulent scheme, with Kevin’s wife, Julie Pomeroy, laundering the ill-gotten gains. The scheme […]

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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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The Perils of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer

November 29, 2012

(US criminal law) When a police officer arrives at your door, chances are that you are already having a bad day.  Sometimes, tempers can flare, making an already upsetting situation even worse.  However, any attack against a police officer can have serious and long lasting consequences.  While assault is always a serious crime, aggravated assault […]

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UK Criminal Law – Through the Stages

November 26, 2012

Going through a criminal case can be a very stressful and worrying time, especially if it is your first time. We hope that knowing what to expect will help you through the stages of criminal investigation / prosecution. At the Police Station If you are suspected of committing a criminal offence you may be either […]

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Wrongfully Accused: 5 Inmates Found Innocent While Behind Bars

November 19, 2012

The American prison system is full of inmates who have been wrongfully imprisoned. This includes people who have been accused of all kinds of crimes from nonviolent drug offenses to murder. Many of these people are finally freed after new confessions are made or after new DNA evidence clears their names. The following sections look […]

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Effects a DUI Can Have on Your License

September 27, 2012

(US criminal law) Being convicted of a DUI comes with many consequences, but one of the most overlooked is the effect a DUI conviction can have on your driver’s license. From the loss of driving privileges to points being added onto your license and more, being convicted of a DUI can truly wreak havoc on […]

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Possible Defenses to a DUI Charge

September 26, 2012

(US criminal law) Driving under the influence is a serious crime. There are few defenses to a charge of driving under the influence, and anyone accused of driving under the influence should contact a local attorney to discuss his or her options. Most allegations of driving under the influence include officer testimony regarding specific behaviors […]

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What’s the difference in penalty for drug zone volition in a school zone?

September 25, 2012

(US criminal law and issues) In the world of crime, the worst offenses involve any illegal act involving a child. Hence, society considers the lowest thief to be someone who would “steal candy from a baby.” The corruption of innocence offends society. We don’t tolerate it. As much as we hate the consequences of drugs, […]

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Small Town Sexual Assault

September 6, 2012

(US criminal law) In 2011, the town of Cleveland, Texas received unwanted attention in the form of a sexual assault scandal.  Law enforcement officers charged 20 males with serious assault crimes, believing that the group repeatedly attacked an 11 year old girl. The official report stated that the men were charged with sexual abuse of […]

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California Votes to Limit Juvenile Prison Sentences

August 29, 2012

(US criminal law) In a unanimous vote, the California Supreme Court has ruled that the state must limit prison sentences for juveniles convicted of non-homicide crimes, a declaration that directly reflects pre-existing U.S. criminal law. Their decision was based on facts presented by Graham v. Florida, a 2010 United States Supreme Court case in which […]

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