Other Criminal Law Topics
Other Criminal Law Topics
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For nearly a century, if not longer, the United States has been plagued with an infusion of narcotics from inside and outside sources. The criminal narcotics industry is a multi-faceted, multi-billion dollar affair with effects...
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Juvenile Court System in the United States
Juveniles, or minors, accused of committing crimes are treated significantly differently than their adult counterparts. In order to cope with younger offenders, each state has specific procedures for handling cases...
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Drug Distribution and the Intent to Distribute
How are you to understand drug distribution laws, as well as the “intent to distribute” clause that can determine the difference between probation and a long prison sentence? There is no question that drug distribution and trafficking is illegal. Any efforts to import cocaine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine or other club drugs into the U.S.
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Domestic Violence Charges Cannot be Taken Back: Cops Are Not Marital Counselors
The situation is far too common. A couple has a little argument, or a big argument for that matter. There is no violence. There are no threats, no fear, no injuries, no harm...
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Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. Juveniles, or minors, are by law, any individual not yet 18 years of age. Juvenile Law attorneys can help defend against any juvenile law matter. Click here for a free legal case
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Should I represent myself in a criminal case? Most definitely not. Espescially when facing potential jail time. There are many reasons why you should not represent yourself in a criminal defense case. However, the most important reason is for experience. The qualifications required... Can I change lawyers if I am unhappy with the one that is currently representing me? If the lawyer that you have representing you is appointed by the courts or is a public defender, then it may be difficult to request a new lawyer without a substantial reason. However, if you have a private attorney and are... How does a district attorney decide which criminals to charge? There are several factors that a district attorney will consider before moving towards a formal charge. The district attorney is required to determine whether there were any laws broken in the development of the case against the alleged...
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Juvenile law is a system which allows law enforcement and authority to provide discipline or assistance to children or individuals under the legal adult age. There are many different reasons that juvenile law would need to step in and assist families or provide justice for minors. Below you will find an overview of juvenile law and information about the processes and systems used within juvenile law.