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Divorce

The First Steps To Divorce

25th August 2010
Every action for divorce starts with the same document: a complaint. The complaint will list certain identifying information about you, your spouse, and, if applicable, your children. One of the items you are required to list is your address. The complain...
Author: MW Smith
Criminal Law

Should You Chance Heading With out A Criminal Attorney?

21st June 2010
So several individuals believe that if they are innocent, that they have the truth on their aspect and that is all they will need to win a burglar circumstance. As wonderful as that may well sound, it is far from the truth. It is essential to make confide...
Author: Jacob Nordby
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
Criminal Law

Why You Need To Remain Silent

29th March 2010
Everyone knows they should remain silent whenever it appears they are going to be arrested or questioned seriously by law enforcement. But why? Because too many individuals think they can talk their way out of their bad predicaments with law enforcement...
Author: Vivian Mayer
Divorce

Illinois Divorce Law

11th December 2009
What are the grounds for divorce in Illinois? Prior to 1984, Illinois divorce law required residents to show "fault" (such as adultery or cruelty) as a basis for proving marriage breakdown. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act now allow...
Author: Josh D. Simon
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

Lewd Act with a Child under 14

08th June 2006
Lewd Act with a Child under 14A lewd or lascivious act is defines as any touching of the body of a child under the age of 14 years with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. The touching can be against ba...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
Legal

Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior

08th June 2006
Petty Theft, and Petty Theft with Prior Theft is the act of stealing goods. Petty theft involves stealing goods or services worth $400 or less and is charged as a misdemeanor for first time offenses. Where the value of goods stolen is less than $50, ...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
Legal

Shooting From a Motor Vehicle

07th June 2006
Shooting From a Motor Vehicle Shooting a firearm from a motor vehicle, commonly known as a "drive-by" shooting, results in increased penalties. It is a felony punishable by an additional and consecutive term of imprisonment in the state prison for 5, 6...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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