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1. Do You Need To Know About Felony Charges? November 20, 2009 Aggravated felony charges are not uncommon today, particularly in America. Felony crimes are more serious than misdemeanor offenses. When found guilty, aggravated felony charge is punishable by law in the form of fines, imprisonment and other measures such as community services, restitution, probation and loss of rights. The variations in severity of felony crimes define the corresponding punishment. If the punishment is imprisonment, the duration is one year. There are two major categories of aggravated felony charge. These are violent and non-violent. For a crime or offense to be catego... (read more) Author: Rudy Silva

2. Driving Under the Influence ? DUI November 15, 2009 DUI means Driving Under the Influence. Driving under the influence means driving when one is under the influence of alcohol or any other substance. DUI is a problem in itself and is affecting every one who is on the road. If asked where it is crime or felony, the answer is not that simple. The laws that govern DUI vary from one state to the other. These cases are generally handled and heard in state superior court. DUI when amounts to felony First: Driving under the influence is called felony when someone is injured i.e. drunk driver. Second: When serious injuries are done to s... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

3. Marijuana Laws Possession, Distribution, Transportation, and Cultivation November 12, 2009 Jay gets into his car carrying a small bag of marijuana in his pocket. After driving for a few miles, his car breaks down; and Jay calls his friend Dee. Jay offers to exchange some of his marijuana for a ride back to his house, and Dee agrees. Back home, Jay prepares the marijuana by pulling the usable leaves off the stem. In possessing marijuana and transporting it, Jay has committed two misdemeanor offenses. Jay also faces two felony countscultivation and possession for saleeach of which is punishable by up to 3 years in prison. Dee faces prosecution for at least 1 misdemeanor and possibly... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

4. A Criminal Law Attorney Prior To Your Hearing November 10, 2009 When someone needs all the legal rights to be protected, but there is nobody to actually show the way because it is the criminal offense which has caught you in trap, then contacting a criminal law attorney would sort the matter for you to a great extent. There are several offenses that can be rated as criminal cases including the following: * Aggravated battery * Murder * DUI defense * Weapons charges * Felony theft * Burglary * Reckless homicide * Juvenile offenses * Aggravated criminal sexual assault * Sex and Internet Offenses * DUI Cases As a com... (read more) Author: Daniel Martin

5. Search Felony Charges in Public Records November 10, 2009 Searching for felony charges in public records is becoming one of the most significant searches today as different people are gradually becoming conscious of the importance of this particular record in their daily lives. This particular document is part of public records that most states allow it to publicly accessible by any means. This allows an individual to perform a background check against anyone who may have a pending felony charges in the court or for persons who have been convicted of felony. Different people have different reasons why they need to search a criminal record against som... (read more) Author: Mark Zelman

6. Charged With Criminal Trespassing Charges - Hire Criminal Defense Attorney Now November 05, 2009 One can be accused of criminal trespassing charges if they masquerade into a private property without any intimation to and the permission of the owner. This may result in levying of the misdemeanor charges or legal apprehensions upon the trespasser. If repeated, these may amount to severe charges of a felony. In such circumstances, it is advisable that for the accused to seek refuge with a Criminal Defense attorney to get legal assistance. Anyone convicted for trespassing, may have to pay significant fines. To add more these charges may darken the reputation of the accused forever. ... (read more) Author: Daniel Martin

7. Criminal Charges and Military Service: The Undesirable Effects of a Criminal Charge on Ones Militar November 05, 2009 Airman First Class Roelofs had three years and nine months of active military service. During his military service, Roelofs was charged with possessing three grams of heroin with intent to distribute and prosecuted by civilian authorities, rather than by the military. He was sentenced to confinement for eighteen months and placed on probation for three years. Subsequent to his conviction, the Air Force discharged Roelofs from military service based on the conviction in civilian court. Roelofs unsuccessfully challenged the militarys authority to administratively discharge him based solely on th... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

8. State Court Misdemeanors and Felonies October 31, 2009 The vast majority of defendants are prosecuted in State courts. All states (excluding the District of Columbia) have their own criminal code, and defendants who violate this code are tried in the state in which the violation occurs. Both misdemeanor and felony offenses may be tried in State court. If you have been arrested or are under investigation by a local police department, you will most likely be prosecuted in a State court. State court crimes are violations of State and local statutes or ordinances. They are prosecuted in either Municipal or Superior Courts in the county in which the c... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

9. The Impact of a Guilty Plea on Your Future October 29, 2009 Nothing is more frightening than being arrested for a crime. So it isn’t surprising to see people facing criminal charges want to get the process over as quickly as possible. Who can blame them? Being charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor is a highly stressful experience. Appearing before a judge is often embarrassing, expensive, and scary. When a plea bargain is made to a defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge, it is very tempting. However, it isn’t always in your best interest. I often hear people complain about how they pled guilty just to get everything over only... (read more) Author: Violet Ebert

10. Three Strikes Law Costs Too Much, Ruins Too Many Lives October 27, 2009 Leondro Andrade took nine videotapes from Kmart, intended as Christmas presents for his niece, and quietly slipped them into his waistband. His crime, however did not go unnoticed, and he was apprehended shortly afterward by security guards. When Misdemeanors Turns Into Felony Offenses While the theft of the videotapes is defined as a misdemeanor petty theft, it is also labeled a wobbler, which gives the prosecutor the discretion to charge the offense as a felony. Unfortunately for Andrade, the prosecution used that discretion. He was fond guilty, and with two prior strikes on his record, un... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

11. What the Public Needs to Know About Criminal Cases October 16, 2009 Criminal Law: An Overview Criminal law involves the prosecution by the government of any person accused of an act that constitutes a crime. A crime is the commission of an act or the omission of an act in violation of a public law. Most crimes are made so by statute; such as a penal or criminal code. It is the filing of criminal charges that starts the lawsuit. The charges are generally contained in a written complaint filed by the governments attorney, the prosecutor (or district attorney). Some jurisdictions use the Grand Jury–a public body of citizens, who hear evidence and then deci... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

12. How Are Foreign Felony Convictions Applied in Domestic Courts? October 15, 2009 By: Collin McKibben, Attorney at Law & Helen Kim Federal Interpretation In 1825, the United States Supreme Court stated that courts of no country shall execute the penal laws of another. Today, this principle has been extended to penal judgments as well. However, while the principle seems to mean that U.S. courts shall not directly enforce foreign penal laws or judgments, U.S. courts may choose to rely on foreign penal laws or judgments where applicable. In Small v. United States, 544 U.S. 385 (2005), the Supreme Court evaluated the language of 18 U.S.C.S. 922(d)(1) which states: It sh... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

13. Sacramento CHP Injury Charges October 13, 2009 YOLO COUNTY: A man that was arrested last week involving a California Highway Patrol officer that was struck with a motorcycle during a high-speed chase with Police has been arraigned on four felony counts. Felon Charged with Attempted Murder Injured from the ordeal and in a wheelchair, the 36 year-old entered a plea of not guilty in a Woodland courtroom. The man is being charged with evasion of a police officer with causation of injury, assault on a peace officer, driving under the influence, and mayhem. While the suspect could have easily faced an attempted murder charge, the Distric... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

14. Bus Driver Charged with Felony DUI October 08, 2009 Quinton Joey Watts, a 52-year old bus driver, has been charged with a felony DUI following a fatal crash that killed 8 and injured 35 other passengers. The bus, which was heading for a Northern Californian casino, crashed on an isolated road in Williams, California, roughly 60 miles north of Sacramento. While no evidence of alcohol was found on the bus at the scene of the accident, the California Highway Patrol is investigating whether Watts was using prescription or illicit drugs while driving. Details of the Accident About 10 miles away from its destination, the Colusa Casino Resort, the ... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

15. Do You Have A Need To Know About Aggravated Felonies? October 07, 2009 Aggravated felony charges are not uncommon today, particularly in America. Felony crimes are more serious than misdemeanor offenses. When found guilty, aggravated felony charge is punishable by law in the form of fines, imprisonment and other measures such as community services, restitution, probation and loss of rights. The variations in severity of felony crimes define the corresponding punishment. If the punishment is imprisonment, the duration is one year. There are two major categories of aggravated felony charge. These are violent and non-violent. For a crime or offense to be catego... (read more) Author: Rudy Silva

16. Hewitt Employees Face Felony Charges October 08, 2009 Three former employees of Hewitt Associates, a Chicago-based human resources firm, face felony charges for allegedly defrauding the company out of tens of thousands of dollars in tuition reimbursements. Those recently charged include Channel Clemons, 33, Kristopher McLendon, 30, and Kenya McMillan, 28. These three are among a group of 14 former employees all suspected of scamming Hewitt out of over $100,000 tuition reimbursements. While Clemons, McLendon and McMillan are the latest to have been arrested, they also face the most serious charges: In addition to being charged with forgery (wh... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

17. Child Murderer Sentenced to Death Penalty October 08, 2009 The Supreme Court of Kentucky has just issued an order that will set forth the execution of Marco Allen Chapman, a 36-year old felon convicted of two counts of murder. In addition to these murder charges, Chapman has also been convicted of one count of rape, one count burglary and PFO II (indicating that he’s a persistent felony offender). Interestingly, the Court’s ruling may be the final word in the manner, as Chapman filed an affidavit in 2007 asking that public defenders not be able to file further appeals on his behalf. In explanation, Chapman has stated that he wants to die... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

18. California Man Suspected of Felony DUI October 05, 2009 A fatal car collision that occurred near Coachella, California has resulted in the deaths of three children and one adult. On Monday, October 27, 2008 at 1 a.m., a 2009 Cadillac CTS ran a stop sign and ploughed into a 1995 Ford Taurus. Andres Z. Luna, a 33-year old from Thermal, California, was driving the Cadillac that killed the passengers of the Taurus – an 11-month old, a 7-year old, an 8-year old and a 30-year old woman. None of the victims’ names have yet been released by the authorities. Following the accident, Luna was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, as well as on fo... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

19. Football Star May Face Further Gun Charges October 02, 2009 Following his arrest last November for two counts of felony gun possession, New York Giants wide-receiver Plaxico Burress‘ home was searched by law enforcement last week where they seized weapons and clothing that could lead to additional illegal possession of weapons charges. Burress Accidentally Shot Himself with Illegal Firearm On Nov. 8, 2008 Burress unintentionally shot himself in the leg while attending a Manhattan night club. After a subsequent trip to the hospital, local police caught up with him and found that he had no proof of legal ownership for the gun he had shot himself ... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

20. Felony Public Records - Search For Public Felony Records October 01, 2009 Searches for felony public records is becoming one of the most important searches nowadays as more people are becoming aware of its importance in today's world. This kind of quest is part of public records search which allows you to check on the criminal records of a person. This is particularly important when you have new neighbors and you want to verify if they have clean records. Furthermore, this is also widely used by many employers as part of their background investigation of job applicants to ensure that they don't have any criminal offenses made in the past. Felony is one of the m... (read more) Author: Ray John Penn

21. The License Requirements of Nursing Assistants September 24, 2009 For those interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, obtaining your certification as a Nursing Assistance can be exactly what you are looking for. While the specifications for licensing vary by state, all programs have basic elements. First, you must be able to pass a background check. This is for the safety of all patients and other staff. Some states only look at felony convictions, while others look for reckless behaviors including harassment, domestic violence, and driving under the influence of alcohol. Most programs also require a GED or High School diploma. Nursing Assi... (read more) Author: Fritz Poole

22. How a Misdemeanor Attorney Can Help Keep Your Record Clean September 14, 2009 Though a misdemeanor is not as serious as a felony, a conviction will always be a part of your permanent record and should be avoided at all costs. This is why you should seek the counsel of a misdemeanor attorney to help you navigate through this legal situation. There are two situations in which a misdemeanor arrest can be removed from your permanent record. For example, one scenario deals with you not being found guilty in a trial. Or it may be that the case is dismissed before the trial begins. Both of these instances will take a knowledgeable and skillful misdemeanor attorney so the ... (read more) Author: Mark Sierra

23. What Are Crimes, Misdemeanors, And Torts? September 11, 2009 For many years I've lived with the vague knowledge that crimes and torts are both punishable offenses, but I never bothered to investigate the difference between them till now. So here are some notes I want to share. First we must break apart the term Law. In the United States "the Law" divides into two categories: Private law and Public law. Private Law: Torts As the title implies, this type of law guides the relations of individuals and businesses in a community (hamlet, town, city, county, state, or country). When violations of private law occur, then we say that a 'tort' has be... (read more) Author: marciano guerrero

24. District Courts and the Lawyers who use them September 10, 2009 District Each United States district court also has a federally owned building where its courtrooms, chambers and clerk's offices are located. Many federal judicial districts are further divided into divisions, which may also have their own courthouses, although sometimes the smaller divisional court facilities are located in buildings that also house other agencies or offices of the United States government. Only a District Attorney can persecute a felony. Many county courthouses built in this time period had intersecting halls on the first floor that created the rigidity required to ... (read more) Author: David Rets

25. A Brief Note about Houston Criminal Lawyer September 02, 2009 When it comes as a criminal case, it is considered as a much more complex as compared to other cases. Criminal law charges a prosecution of an individual for an act, which come under the category of crime as described by the government. If you want to successfully get out of criminal case in Houston, Houston criminal attorney is the person to seek for. Felony and other sort of criminal case have punishment for prison for more than one year, whereas misdemeanor is punishable by a prison for some months. As the criminal laws differ from state to state, Houston criminal defense lawyer would maste... (read more) Author: Addison Baul

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