Criminal Lawyers

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do

November 19, 2012

Are you charged with a criminal case? Facing criminal charges may have serious consequences and this is something that you must not take lightly. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is absolutely important when you are faced with such a situation. If you are wondering how the criminal defense lawyer would help you, you would need […]

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Arizona Moms Claim Marijuana Makes them Better Parents

November 19, 2012

“Arizona Moms for Marijuana” is a new controversial organization in Phoenix that aims to educate people on aspects of the drug that members are claiming can actually make people better parents. Chapter leader Victoria Nunez is the mother of a 22-month-old girl, and has put her marijuana-smoking habit on hold since her child was born […]

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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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Arizona Law H.B. 2036 Which Criminalizes Abortions After 20 Weeks Is Upheld

August 7, 2012

This article was contributed by Jenny Kim. The Arizona Bill H.B. 2036, approved by Governor Brewer on April 12, 2012, has been upheld by a federal court, allowing the state to ban abortions for any fetus past a 20 week gestation period. While the Supreme Court has previously ruled against abortion bans for pregnancies under […]

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What to Expect if Convicted of a DUI/DWI

August 3, 2012

(US criminal law) Drinking and driving is nothing to joke about and even if you have a beautiful Ford Mustang with all types of after-market Mustang accessories and Ford Mustang parts for higher performance, the police will still take you to jail. If you have been convicted of a DUI or a DWI, then you […]

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The Benefits of Using A Bail Bondsman

August 1, 2012

(US Law) Few things in life are more stressful than the prospect of going to jail. Whether it’s all a misunderstanding that will soon be cleared up or you are facing serious charges, you don’t want to wait for court in a jail cell. You would rather be out enjoying what could be your final […]

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What are Bench Warrants?

July 19, 2012

(US criminal law; guest blog post provided by a Philadelphia law firm): Different from a traditional warrant, a bench warrant is a different type of legal summons that carries a very different set of implications and legal ramifications. A bench warrant is levied by a judge, most usually against someone who fails to appear in […]

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Falsely Accused – Legal Defenses To A Murder Charge (US Law)

June 26, 2012

A conviction of murder carries with it harsh penalties, the worst being the death penalty. However, a criminal defense attorney can use a number of legal defenses to try to beat the charge. The burden of proof lies squarely on the shoulders of the prosecutor. However, to make a stronger case, a defense attorney would […]

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Federal Government Investigating Classified Intel Leaks (US Law)

June 26, 2012

A recent string of leaks related to classified intelligence information has reignited a debate on national security issues, and the public’s need to know, even right to know, what its government is doing at all times. As with all things in life, one’s take on this issue will depend largely, if not wholly, on their […]

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Welcome to Criminal Defence Blawg

May 16, 2011

Welcome to Criminal Defence Blawg. This is a legal news service on criminal law for criminal defence lawyers, solicitors, advocates and the general public including those convicted of crimes or seeking advice from a criminal solicitor. Some of the most common criminal law issues relate to assault, misuse of drugs, breach of the peace, rape […]

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