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The holidays are here, and while it is a happy time of year for most in the United States, it is also a time for the authorities to ensure that people do not get too carried away with their festivities. With so many citizens reconnecting with friends and family, it is...
If you are at all familiar with DUI laws, you probably know that the laws vary from state to state in many different aspects. There are some aspects of DUI law that are ubiquitous across all states, such as the minimum BAC level of 0.08, but there are far more...
While there is a legal defense for nearly every type of crime and circumstance, there are certain issues that can make it extremely difficult to claim innocence. For example, if you are accused of sexual assault and investigators find traces of semen matching your DNA...
Many people believe that the law regarding sexual assault and other sex crimes is very clear; the phrase "no means no" is often repeated, implying that if one party does not consent to any kind of sexual activity, then forcing that individual to engage in said...
Many white collar crimes involve the extensive use of computers, often hacking into databases and obtaining information used to steal money, corporate plans or even identities. Because many of these fraudulent crimes require the use of computers, much of the country's...
When it comes to drug charges, law enforcement officials only care about how much you had insomuch as they can make your charges and legal penalties more severe. Some people may think that because they were only in possession of a small amount of some controlled...
Every criminal act in every state in the country has a statute of limitations associated with it, a time frame in which legal action can be taken with ease. If the statute of limitations for a case expires, it is often extremely difficult or even impossible to take...
Computers have completely revolutionized modern society, changing the way we do almost everything. Whether it's swiping a card to pay for something, saving important information to a hard drive or exchanging confidential materials via email, there are dozens of ways...
Generally speaking, police need to have probable cause to pull you over unless you have clearly violated a law, such as speeding or running a red light. What this means is that if an officer notices questionable behavior that is not illegal, you may still be pulled...
There are many drugs that could land you in trouble with the law in Louisiana, ranging from well-known substances like marijuana and heroin to drugs such as Ecstasy and LSD. The law in Louisiana takes criminal activity involving such drugs very seriously, particularly...
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