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Criminal Defense News

 

Identifying Prescription Drug Fraud

Houston Man Sentenced To 90 Months For Identity Theft

SUPREME COURT REINSTATES KANSAS DEATH PENALTY

11 Charged In Alien-Smuggling Ring That Brought In Human Cargo From Mexico

Virginia Man Sentenced To 150 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges

DEATH PENALTY FOR MAN CONVICTED FOR MURDER OF COLUMBUS POLICE OFFICER

Task Force Arrests Three Men Accused Of Killing A Beeville, Texas Police Officer

Former Colombian Legislator Convicted on U.S. Cocaine Charges

Three Gorges Activist Faces Paralysis After Brutal Assault

U.S. Joins with Brazil, Panama, Colombia To Break Up Drug Ring

Hate Crimes Task Force Nets Results

Hurricane Katrina Fraud: Do You Pass The Test?

In Mass, Confidentiality Of Information

Two arrested on federal bribery charges in connection with ticket-fixing scheme at Adjudication Services Branch

Schering-Plough to pay $345 million to resolve criminal and civil cases

Department Of Justice Announces $31 Million To Enhance State Criminal Justice Records

About 7.8 Million Firearms Last Year 126,000 Firearms Applications Rejected

Sentencing Commission Toughens Requirements For Corporate Compliance And Ethics Programs

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Did You Know?    
 
 
Miranda rule and Miranda rights are important
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include: a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions; b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law; c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning; d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.

 


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11 Charged In Alien-Smuggling Ring That Brought In Human Cargo From Mexico
Los Angeles, CA - Federal authorities have charged 11 defendants linked to a large-scale alien smuggling ring that brought hundreds of illegal alie...
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SUPREME COURT REINSTATES KANSAS DEATH PENALTY
The United States Supreme Court today reversed a December 2004 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court and ruled that the Kansas death penalty statute...
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Former Colombian Legislator Convicted on U.S. Cocaine Charges
Washington -- A former member of the Colombian Senate has been convicted of charges that he unlawfully imported cocaine into the United States, the...
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Criminal Defense Terms

 


Today's Terms

Fraud

Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.

Manslaughter

Definition:
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Definition:
Methods of resolving disputes outside of official court proceedings. These methods include mediation arbitration, and conciliation.

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Criminal Defense Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Criminal Defense:

  • Financial Fraud
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice

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Massachusetts Criminal-Defense Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Amherst
  • Attleboro
  • Beverly
  • Boston
  • Brighton
  • Brockton
  • Chelsea
  • Everett
  • Fitchburg
  • Framingham
  • Holyoke
  • Lawrence
  • Leominster
  • Lynn
  • Malden
  • Marlborough
  • Medford
  • Methuen
  • New Bedford
  • Peabody
  • Pittsfield
  • Plymouth
  • Quincy
  • Revere
  • Salem
  • Taunton
  • Westfield
  • Woburn
 


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