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Fighting Crime With Technology

December 2, 2013

When it comes to fighting crime, there are a number of great apps on the market that can help law enforcement and citizens. There are several different apps available: some focus on keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted criminals while others are designed to help law enforcement pursue new leads for various crimes. […]

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When Healthcare Fraud becomes a Crime

May 9, 2013

Healthcare fraud is a growing concern in the United States. It cost approximately $80 billion dollars a year to taxpayers. Law enforcement officials work feverishly to put a stop to healthcare fraud, but, there is a limit to what they can do. Healthcare fraud is the act of filing false claims to the insurance company. […]

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Had your identity stolen? You have rights!

April 28, 2013

You have recently applied for a credit card, but your applications comes back “denied” due to slow or no pays. Unfortunately, you know you have been scrupulous about making your payments, so there should be no trouble getting the credit you ask for. When you ask for an explanation, the credit agency reports numerous late […]

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How to Protect Yourself Under the Communications Act of 2003

April 18, 2013

The Communications Act of 2003 is an unintentionally dangerous law. Outdated a few short years after its passage, Section 127 of the law – which describes “improper use of public electronic communications network” and includes the gloriously vague term grossly offensive – at this point criminalizes almost everyone in the UK who has ever posted […]

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Santa Ana Residents Free to Vote for Medical Marijuana Clinics in 2014

March 28, 2013

Residents of Santa Ana, California, will get an opportunity to vote on one of the city’s hot topic issues – medical marijuana dispensaries. The city now bans these facilities, but this may change based on the voting tally scheduled for 2014. The Medical Cannabis and Restriction Initiative will not slide into the background completely if […]

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Was Johnnie Cochran The Greatest Criminal Attorney Of All Time?

February 26, 2013

Is he the best? Or Just the Most Famous? Johnnie Cochran will always be best remembered as the criminal attorney who defended O.J. Simpson in the most publicly presented murder case in the history of the world. Back when Simpson was on trial for the deaths of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, televised trials were […]

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As Gun Bills Are Pushed Forward, Some Citizens Push Back

February 26, 2013

Don’t even think about taking my guns. My rights are not negotiable, and I am totally unwilling to compromise when it comes to the Second Amendment. –Michael Badnarik  (Guest post regarding gun laws and the gun control debate). With the recent mass shootings that have taken place, emotions are running high, and rightly so. The […]

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When Assault Requires Legal Action

January 26, 2013

Staying safe and protecting ourselves is more of an instinct than a specific goal we must reach each day. Being assaulted physically by someone can be a very scary and traumatic event. Not only does it invade on your personal space and well-being, it can also cause physical pain. It is unfortunate and wrong if […]

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Social Media Scams are on the Rise

January 23, 2013

With the Internet’s increase in popularity, using social media and online communities has become commonplace for everyone from business owners to family members looking to stay in touch with one another. When you have a social media account, avoiding scams and potential theft attempts is still necessary to keep your identity protected as well as […]

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A DUI Lawyer Brings Clarity to an Uncertain Time

November 16, 2012

If you receive a DUI charge in Edmonton or another area of Canada, your world can turn upside down in an instant. Suddenly, those fun times you had at a party with friends seem like nothing more than a distant memory. You can’t go back and change what’s happened, but you can at least hire […]

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