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Criminal Defendants On Trial: Courtroom Demeanor -
 - Ira Still, Esq. (341)    
The word demeanor is a word that isn't used as much today as it was in years gone by. Whenever we see a word that isn't used often we can react in one of two ways. We can unwisely disregard it, or we can try to understand its meaning in order to apply it to our lives for our best success. If we... ( added 5 days 2 hours ago.) |
Driving Offense Punishments -
Andrew Marhall (632) 
There are a number of crimes related to driving in the UK , with some more serious than others. Different punishments apply depending on the offense as well as its nature and whether it is a minor infraction of the law or a more serious one.
DRINK DRIVING
Drink driving is an issue that... ( added 4 days 11 hours ago.) |
My Ranking of Crimes by Seriousness -
Terry Mitchell (4,981)    
Terry Mitchell 
Almost everyone has their own idea of which crimes are the most heinous and how they would rank them by seriousness, and I'm no exception. Therefore, I have decided to give it a shot. However, this exercise is not as easy as it would seem at first blush. I doubt that any two people would come up... ( added 34 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Crime On Our Streets -
- David Tanguay (9,577)  
David Tanguay
Crime on our streets has always been a factor in society, crimes usually committed:
Robbery, often called 'mugging', and also includes thefts from victims in the street where property is snatched and the victim is not assaulted.
Crime on the streets of a city may include many other types... ( added 186 days 8 hours ago.) |
The Death Penalty -
- Terence Terfa-Vembe (128) 
Death penalty is the taking of life of an offender as ordered by a competent court of Law or tribunal, after all due process of Law has been observed, as punishment for specific crime. (Dinakin, Y. and Amadi, G. (2004)) It is a situation where life is taken lawfully and does not include... ( added 1 year 169 days ago.) |
Are Politicians Really That Stupid – Drugs and Plastic Bags -
Marty RicKard (2,688) 
Marty RicKard
Are politicians just plain stupid? Those in Chicago have hit upon the perfect scheme to stop drug usage. They propose a ban on the little plastic bags in which the drugs are delivered. Wow! What genius! Under this plan, possession of the little plastic bags is a crime. What will they think of... ( added 1 year 247 days ago.) |
Shaken Baby Syndrome - Just the Allegation Ruins a Life -
Robert Bennett (67) 
Robert Bennett
A defense lawyer's nightmare. A severely injured infant, an indigent client who distrusted the system and her lawyer, and the full power of the state coming to bear on an innocent woman.
I was appointed to represent a young, African American woman in an action brought by the Texas Department... ( added 3 years 90 days ago.) |
How a DUI Conviction Affects One's Car Insurance -
Paul Taylor King (264)
If a person has a dui conviction, he immediately inherits a number of problems in his life. First and foremost, he places his life at risk. If a person has a dui conviction, he immediately inherits a number of problems in his life. First and foremost, he places his life at risk. Driving under the... ( added 36 days 2 hours ago.) |
Possible DUI Defense Strategies -
Paul Taylor King (264)
There is probably nothing more irksome of all the possible traffic violations than that of DUI or driving under the influence; in some states, it is also called DWI or driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated. In other states, this offense is referred to as operating a motor vehicle... ( added 36 days 5 hours ago.) |
The Intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law in Rhode Island - Untangling the Web! -
- David Slepkow (1,554)
The intersection between family law, criminal law and divorce in RI
Overview
A Rhode Island criminal domestic misdemeanor or felony case is often intertwined with complex issues concerning family law, child custody, child support, visitation, restraining orders and divorce. A Rhode... ( added 69 days 21 hours ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: The Parties, Charges, Arraignment & Pleas -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
The Parties
The defendant is the accused person against whom the criminal charges have been brought. The Defense team is headed by the attorney and may include an investigator, paralegal and other support personnel who work at the lawyer's direction to develop the particular case strategy.
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Rule of Law Vetoed by President Obama -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,835) 
Joel Hirschhorn
There are no headlines or pontificating pundits, but the real news that has become crystal clear to any but the most delusional and distracted Americans is that President Obama has no commitment to applying the rule of law where it counts. Certainly, not applying it to the large number of rich... ( added 201 days 1 hour ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: Pre-Trial Court Appearances -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
Preparing for Court
It is time to get ready for court. Plan when you will get up, what you will wear and when you will leave to be there on time. Don't do anything that might jeopardize your bond or lead to having it revoked. If you arrive late the Judge could issue a capias. A capias is a... ( added 212 days 9 hours ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: Coping with Your Lawyer, Family and Friends -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
* Coping with your Lawyer:
The single most important question you can ask yourself after being interviewed by a lawyer is, "Can I talk to him like a brother?" "When it comes to me opening up my life to someone, would it be him?" Of course, you need to find out how many cases he has handled... ( added 240 days 6 hours ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: Under Immediate Arrest -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
Under Immediate Arrest
The police have a chilling way of ushering a person into the criminal justice system: "You are under arrest!" Through the shock of these words you realize that you better comply with their directions or you might feel the sting of the taser, the bite of the police dog... ( added 258 days 6 hours ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: Police Request a Voluntary Statement -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
Police Request a Voluntary Statement
It's 4:00 a.m. and you are fast asleep. Loud pounding on your front door startles you to quickly try to awaken. You go to see who is there. Two very serious looking men dressed in shirts and ties show their badges to the peep hole in the door. They are... ( added 266 days 1 hour ago.) |
Criminal Defendants On Trial: In Jail or Out on Bond -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
You have a constitutional right to silence. This is found in the 5 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Never give a written or verbal statement to the police. Their job is to get you talking. If you volunteer to speak to anyone, you waive your right to silence and what you say to them will be... ( added 277 days 4 hours ago.) |
ON TRIAL: What You Must Know as a Defendant Charged with a Crime -
- Ira Still, Esq. (341)
In Jail or Out on Bond
Trying to understand and cope with the entire process leading up to your jury trial can be more than overwhelming at times. The information presented here can help you deal with the inevitable stress of the Justice System. The goal of the author is to share his vast... ( added 288 days 7 hours ago.) |
What to do at Arraignment -
Craig Cahoon (1,069) 
Craig Cahoon
When you first receive notice of a criminal charge, you will be advised of your first Court date. This can be terrifying if you haven't been through anything like this before. Once you find out more about the process, however, the stress will drop dramatically.
In District and Municipal... ( added 301 days 2 hours ago.) |
Are Prosecutors Really Seeking Death Penalty Against 8-Year Old Boy? -
Geoff Mousseau (169)
Prosecutors from Texas, Oklahoma and Florida are offering their services to seek the death penalty against an 8-year old boy in Arizona accused of 2 counts of premeditated murder. According to their spokesman, "the death penalty is the ultimate deterrent and we want to stop this trend of children... ( added 363 days 4 hours ago.) |
Federal Sentencing Consultant Discusses the Second Chance Act -
Geoff Mousseau (169)
The Second Chance Act of 2007
Recently a law was enacted to help offenders make a transition from Federal Prison to the regular honest working world. This law has become known as the Second Chance Act. This law was eagerly awaited by inmates and their families. It was also the subject of many... ( added 1 year 44 days ago.) |
Why Plead Guilty to a Federal Crime if You Are Innocent -
Geoff Mousseau (169)
Recently a curious phenomenon has risen to the attention of the American public. Why do people plead guilty to crimes then profess their innocence? Or, to put it another way, why would someone plead guilty to a crime they did not commit?
Several bankers from England recently plead guilty to a... ( added 1 year 45 days ago.) |
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Counterfeit £20 Notes Flooding UK - Summer of Discontent Continues -
Robyn Manson (15)
It seems that the United Kingdom is gripped in a Summer of crime this year 2008. With blistering sunny days we have seen a rise in house burglaries from opportunistic thieves as house owners head out to enjoy the warm weather and leave doors and windows open. Add this to the spate of syphoning of... ( added 1 year 106 days ago.) |
What Has Happened To The Constitution -
Larry Fox (56)
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be wrongly convicted of a crime just by doing your job a job you have done exactly the same way for 15 years I live and work in Pennsylvania and that is what has happened to me all I did was notarize an MV-1 using the dealership's registered address. Can... ( added 1 year 171 days ago.) |
Once is not enough. - DWI Laws in Pennsylvania -
- Mario Velasquez (7)
According to Yahoo Odd News, 56 Daniel Corbett was in two accidents within four hours. All the article has said was that, Corbett has been taken to the same health care facility both times, he was given a blood alcohol test and he has sustained minor injuries. This was the most unsatisfying... ( added 1 year 258 days ago.) |
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