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Immigration Law

Looking for Help to Apply for US Citizenship?

18th April 2011
The status that individuals obtain, which allows them certain rights, privileges and benefits and entails certain duties, is what citizenship in the United States means. It works as a legal marker for the right to live and work in the United States and to...
Author: Nancy
Criminal Law

Criminal Proceedings

02nd February 2011
The six types of proceedings in Criminal Cases You, or someone you know, has been arrested. You know that you are going to have to go to court. But When? How often? And what does it mean when you do go to court. This article attempts to give an over...
Author: Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers
Legal

What is a conditional or absolute discharge in Canadian criminal law?

15th November 2010
When individuals are charged with certain offences like domestic assault, theft, or even drug possession, conditional and absolute discharges are offered by the Crown Attorney as an appropriate sentence for the offence – often followed by probationary per...
Author: T.O. Criminal Lawyer
Legal

Maine Felony OUI

12th May 2010
Although an OUI, operating under the influence of alcohol, offense may seem relatively minor, the state of Maine treats it as very serious. Your first offense is a misdemeanor in many jurisdictions, as is the second in a ten-year period, even though each ...
Author: William Bly
Criminal Law

Your Right to a Tampa Criminal Lawyer

30th April 2010
Within the United States Constitution, every citizen is afforded the right to be represented in a Tampa court room by a Tampa criminal lawyer. You are also afforded the right to competent and experienced legal representation for your defense. This does ...
Author: juliannemayers
Law

Hiring a DWI Lawyer

23rd March 2010
The term driving whilst intoxicated or DWI is usually used to describe someone who is in control of a vehicle but whose judgment is impaired because of alcohol or drugs or both being present in their system. A vehicle does not necessarily mean a car, but ...
Author: Normches
Legal

Most Common Traffic Law Violations in California

16th September 2009
Each state creates and implements its own traffic laws not only to facilitate the flow of traffic but also to ensure the safety of the passing motorists. Traffic law violations not only endanger the motorist's life but of those around him as well. ...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Legal

5 Types of Theft Sentencing for Theft Crimes

09th August 2009
Are you familiar with the sentencing of theft crimes? There are a variety of theft crimes out there from fraud to embezzlement, robbery, identity theft, and etc. There are many different types of theft sentencing for these theft crimes also.To begin with,...
Author: Romel Whiteside
Legal

Examples to Learn From in Sentencing Theft

05th August 2009
If you have been accused of a crime, the first thing you want to know before you receive a theft sentence is "What type of punishment will I get?" Each theft sentence varies on a lot of factors. For each theft sentence: the jurisdiction, the state you...
Author: Romel Whiteside
Legal

7 Types of Identity Theft Penalties

05th August 2009
Do you want to know more about theft penalties? Whenever a theft crime is committed, theft penalties for the crime, varies depending on where you live. Also, different states and jurisdictions have their own laws for theft crimes. It also depends on wheth...
Author: Romel Whiteside
Legal

Just in Case You Were Wondering; Here is the Identity Punishment Theft List

05th August 2009
So you are probably wondering what the rules behind identity theft punishment are. There have been many laws that have been passed on identity punishment theft. In 2004, Bush passed a bill that made it tougher on criminals. With identity theft being o...
Author: Romel Whiteside
Legal

7 Facts You Should Know When Faced with Misdemeanor Theft

31st July 2009
If you are charged with a theft crime, you can face a variety to penalties. Every state and jurisdiction has its' own rules so please be aware of that. There a number of factors that play into how someone is punished when sentencing ...
Author: Romel Whiteside
Legal

Arizona DUI Laws

30th October 2008
While state DUI laws have many similarities, understanding the specifics of the laws in the state where you are driving will help you if you are ever accused of driving under the influence. In the state of Arizona, DUI laws state that you can be arrested ...
Author: Cary B
Legal

Can I Get My DUI Expunged in California?

07th April 2008
Being charged for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in California means that your criminal record will be slightly tarnished. However, in certain cases there is a chance that the DUI charge can be expunged if you've been on "good behavior" during your p...
Author: Maria Palma