Law

The 5 Most Common Crimes We Knowingly Commit

03/05/2012
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People routinely engage in activities that they know are criminal in nature. No one expects that they will be caught. Unfortunately if the behavior continues over time, eventually they do get caught. Following are 5 of the most common crimes we knowingly commit. Possession of Marijuana Millions of Americans knowingly break the law by smoking marijuana. Unless you have a prescription for marijuana, you can not legally smoke or be in possession of the banned substance. Possessing even a small amount of marijuana for personal use is a crime. First time offenders usually do not go to jail, but they may be issued a citation or forced to take a drug education class or do community service. If an individual has more than an ounce or two of marijuana, he or she may be charged with the more serious crime of possession with intent to distribute. Every state has...

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Help your Attorney Win your Case by Following some Simple Rules

20/03/2012
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Many people who find themselves face to face with the U.S. justice system for the first time are at a loss about what they can do to maximize their odds of a favorable outcome (or to at least minimize the odds of an unfavorable outcome). Whether you are involved in a civil or criminal proceeding, keeping a level head and following a few simple rules can give you (and your lawyer) the edge needed to achieve a favorable settlement or ruling: Don’t wait to hire your lawyer – Each day or week that you wait to hire a lawyer is time that you might be arguing or representing yourself – and making a mistake. It is important to hire a legal professional who have expertise and can view the matter objectively. Also, time is often of the essence in a potential legal case. If you delay consulting with an...

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Does God Hate Divorce?

14/12/2011
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As Western society in particular has become more secularized during the 20th century, the religious stigma surrounding divorce has decreased some. Yet in some particular faith communities and traditions, divorce is still considered to be totally unacceptable. It’s sad, but true: even in our enlightened, supposedly more understanding age, families are still literally being asked to leave a church because of divorce proceedings. For those holding such a view, God hates divorce, and anyone who would consider it a viable option does not have strong enough faith. As such, they are a danger to others in that faith community, and so must be expelled and left to their fate as divorcees. Since the whole family unit is tossed out, even children, who did nothing to cause the divorce, experience the bitter venom of exclusion. Of course, religious leaders in those communities would simply claim that they are relying on...

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The Law and Fraud

30/09/2011
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The law & fraud Fraud is a crime that involves a person intentionally deceiving another in order to either gain something such as money, valuables, or success. In recent years, fraud has become more accessible to criminals due to the popularity of the internet. For example, a fraudulent individual could con a person out of their money, or their valuables, by setting up an illegitimate website, or by using an existing website to deceive that person into sending items or money on terms in which the fraudulent person may disregard. Fraud may cause not only the loss or harm to a victim, but it may also potentially have damaging psychological effects, such as distrust to legitimate services and people. It is against the law to commit fraud and those found guilty could receive punishment ranging from a fine to a custodial sentence. There are several different types of fraud...

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