What is United States Anti-Trust Law?
Apr 20, 2012
United States Antitrust Law
Although the term antitrust law may sound complex, its simply a way of referring to the body of law that prohibits anti-competitive behavior (a monopoly) or unfair bus...
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The Inside Scoop on Insider Trading
Apr 20, 2012
Insider trading is often mentioned in the news, but many people want to know what Insider Trading exactly means, and when such conduct rises to the level of a criminal act.
In todays tumultuous ...
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The 7 Stages of a Criminal Case
Apr 20, 2012
1. Bail
Bail is a payment made to the court allowing a defendant to be released from custody, and is returned once the case is completed and after thedefendant appeared for all court dates. Courts...
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Sentencing FAQ
Apr 20, 2012
1) Who determines what punishment a convicted defendant receives?
Judges, not juries, almost always determine the punishment, even following jury trials. In fact, a common jury instruction warns j...
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Search and Seizure FAQ
Apr 20, 2012
1)When is a police investigation considered a search?
A police investigation constitutes a search if it intrudes on a person's "legitimate expectation of privacy." Courts ask two questions to dete...
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DUI and DWI Defenses
Apr 20, 2012
The penalties for DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) offenses can be very serious. If you've been arrested for DUI or DWI and want to fight the charge, you shou...
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Does Self‑Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense?
Apr 20, 2012
Criminal defendants might represent themselves in a few situations.
There are many reasons why some criminal defendants may wish to represent themselves in a criminal trial. Although it is usually ...
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Criminal Procedure FAQ
Apr 20, 2012
1) What's the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
Most states break their crimes into two major groups: felonies and misdemeanors. Whether a crime falls into one category or the other d...
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Common Defenses to Criminal Cases
Apr 20, 2012
Here are some of the common defenses that can be used to defend against criminal charges.
To convict a criminal defendant, the prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. As ...
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How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft (A Criminal Defense Attorney's Point of View)
Mar 12, 2009
Be Cautious Over the years, I’ve learned how my clients steal the identities of innocent people. Using this inside knowledge, I’ve put together some information to help you avoid becoming a victim. ...
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