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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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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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Think Twice Before Kidnapping Your Own Child

August 15, 2012

A divorce can lead to several headaches and heartaches, but these terrible times can be magnified when there is a child involved. Divorce often leads to extended ugly custody battles that are definitely not healthy for the child involved. It is important for both parents to follow a court’s orders when it comes to custodial […]

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James Holmes charged with murder in Colorado theater shooting

August 14, 2012

This article was contributed by Jenny Kim, client manager of Price Benowitz Criminal Defense. James Eagan Holmes, 24, is the alleged shooter in a horrific slaughter that took place July 20 in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater during a premier showing of “The Dark Knight Rises”. Holmes opened fire with a high-power semi-automatic weapon, a […]

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Advantages of Hiring an Expungement Attorney

August 4, 2012

(Guest post from US writer) A criminal conviction, no matter how minor, can have a long term negative impact on your personal, professional and financial life. In many cases, a skilled expungement attorney can take steps to have your criminal record sealed and expunged. This will protect you from dealing with an old mistake for […]

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Celebrities Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

August 3, 2012

When one is charged with a DUI it seems the “innocent until proven guilty” belief goes out the window. Automatically, without proper investigation, the individual charged will be presumed guilty by nearly everyone. This is so even when there could be mechanical failures of the breath testing equipment itself or failure for the officer to […]

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