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First-degree murder charges can have extremely severe consequences that can include extensive jail time and large fines. To avoid these penalties, there are several forms of defense that can be used. Defenses for first-degree murder come in two main categories. First,...
You may have heard the old cliché, "if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is." Such is the case with Ponzi schemes. A Ponzi scheme is commonly known as a pyramid scheme. It involves intentionally scamming investors into believing they will make a profit....
When faced with a sexual assault charge the defendant has access to several forms of defense. The defendant must look at the circumstances and factors surrounding his/her case and decide which defenses they utilize. The defenses include the following: Innocence: The...
Computer fraud is a widely used term that constitutes of a broad category of offenses. These offenses require a computer or an internet connection otherwise they are quite similar to non-computer crimes such as fraud or theft. Computer crime laws primarily prohibit A...
Alarming stats recently published by the National Registry of Exonerations shows that the disturbing trend of racism in the United States is continuing with more black individuals wrongfully convicted than any other race. The statistics, according to the "Race and...
Americans throughout the country, including Baton Rouge, Louisiana, love to celebrate. In January it was New Year's Eve. In February we have the Super Bowl, and right around the corner here in March we have Saint Patrick's Day. While many traditional Irish folks like...
Over the past several years, we've been hearing a lot about the rapes and sexual assaults that have become commonplace on our college campuses. But how much of it is true and how much is hysteria? A new book called The Campus Rape Frenzy set out to explore that topic,...
Several scams take place over phone calls. It is important to recognize them and protect yourself from telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is one of the simplest crimes to commit because someone just needs to call the victim to make up a false statement which...
All states in the U.S. have laws governing the possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). Louisiana law divides CDS into five Schedules with Schedule 1 being the most dangerous and Schedule 5 being the least dangerous. A conviction of possession of CDS can...
The thievery of "assets" by a person who has been granted access to said assets along with the capacity to operate or manage them is classed as embezzlement. It most commonly takes place in a corporate environment. Embezzlement is not in any way limited to the theft...
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