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1. Writing With Authenticity, Even While Breaking the Rules
October 26, 2011
Writers of crime and legal drama often struggle with developing authenticity in their stories. Authenticity is critical to keeping readers or viewers engaged because they need to believe in your characters and your story. The world of criminal law has its own procedures, language and rules. Know...
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2. Motive and Opportunity: Are They Necessary to Prove Murder?
October 26, 2011
When someone is charged with murder, it is often heard that they had "the motive and the opportunity" to commit the crime. The prosecuting attorney may use this argument in court. If the case is reported, the media will undoubtedly echo those words. The defense may argue an absence of motive or oppo...
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3. 5 Tips for Writing Authentic Crime and Legal Fiction
October 10, 2011
Writing about a highly technical topic, like crime or law, can be intimidating. In the world of criminal law, there are innumerable rules, practices and procedures. Criminal lawyers speak their own language. To write a good crime or legal story, a writer needs to have credibility.
Credi...
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4. Murder or Manslaughter? A Recent Teen Hate-Crime Trial Demonstrates the Difference
October 03, 2011
People are often confused about the difference between murder and manslaughter. The definitions of these crimes vary somewhat from state to state, but a recent California trial provides a good example for generally understanding what differentiates murder from voluntary manslaughter. In 2008...
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Author: Blythe Leszkay
