http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/violent-crime.html Avvo.com - Violent Crime Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/consensual-rape-in-california As amazing as it may sound, in California, if a woman brags to her friends how she is anxious to get to her boyfriend's home so they can make love, does so, and is heard by the neighbors moaning and shouting "Yes, Yes, Yes!", she can thereafter accuse him of rape and he can be convicted. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:05:00 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/two-actions-to-avoid-in-domestic-violence-cases There are two common actions that you should avoid, if you or your significant other have been arrested for domestic violence, and the both of you are still together. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:20:47 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-dress-for-a-court-appearance While everyone has now heard about DNA and how it can exonerate someone who didn't do a crime, here is how the test results can be "mis-used" and abused. Sat, 23 May 2009 18:40:45 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/should-we-bail-him-out-or-wait-for-court A common question for all those with a loved one who is arrested. Is it smart to bail him out or do we wait till court? Thu, 21 May 2009 16:44:11 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/8-things-to-know-about-domestic-violence-cases-in-colorado There are several things to know from the outset when a person is accused of committing a Domestic Violence (DV) crime. DV crimes, unlike many other crimes charged, by definition, are crimes where the parties know each other and have had an existing relationship. Below are things to consider. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:14 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-everyone-carrying-a-firearm-should-know If you have a permit and carry a concealed pistol, these suggestions may keep you out of trouble. Copyright 2009, Law Office of John Freeman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:44:15 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/federal-crime Federal crimes are those that violate U.S. law. Common federal crimes include immigration violations, weapons or drug smuggling, some property crimes, and violent crimes under certain circumstances, such as the murder of a judge or police officer. Thu, 28 May 2009 07:50:43 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/violent-crime Violent crimes include rape, robbery, assault, and murder, or homicide. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:41 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/vacation-misdemeanor-conviction-washington-state If you were convicted of a misdemeanor in Washington State, you may qualify for a vacation of the misdemeanor. This means you will not have to list it on job, housing, and other important applications. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:59:13 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/vacation-felony-conviction-washington-state If you qualify for vacation of a felony conviction, you will not have to list the crime on job, housing, and other important applications. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:09 PDT