If you’ve been charged with a crime, there’s a good chance that you’ll be granted probation. Probation is the period of time when you’re released into the community, typically under some form of supervision. If you’ve recently been released on…
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If you’ve ever been convicted of a DUI, you’re probably already well aware of the disadvantages of having a DUI on your record Even if you’ve paid your debt to society through fines or community service, you can still face…
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Domestic abuse is a troubling problem in the United States, with much of the focus being on children and couples. Elder abuse is something that might not be on everyone’s radar. However, it occurs more often than you might think….
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You’ve worked hard, and a vacation is a well-deserved time to kick back and relax. Time off is about enjoying yourself, and that often means imbibing in a few intoxicating drinks. However, getting behind the wheel drunk while on vacation…
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Have you ever heard of a restraining order? Restraining orders are unfortunately common in family law cases. This type of order usually comes with consequences that impact your daily life for months, even years. But what about a permanent restraining…
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If you are under arrest, you will need a Connecticut criminal defense attorney. But what happens during the entire process can be confusing, and because you don’t know how the process works, it can be hard to know when there…
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As the laws change across the country, changes happen to the enforcement of the laws. Motorists are already accustomed to the possibility of having to travel through a DUI checkpoint to see if they are driving under the influence of…
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The state of Rhode Island has very strict gun laws. It’s important to follow the laws because the state has serious penalties if you don’t. Illegal gun possession can turn your life into a nightmare. With this knowledge, you probably…
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Gone are the days of spray-painting graffiti and pickpocketing—okay maybe those days are not exactly gone, but twenty-first-century vandalism and theft appear in the form of computer hacking. While citizens formerly avoided crime by locking doors, staying alert, and guarding…
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In 1994, the US Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act. Prior to the bill, women had little protection from crimes like domestic abuse and rape. They also had almost no access to services that could help them recover from…
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Revenge porn is something that is getting more and more attention in recent years. There are fine lines to cross as to what is legal and what isn’t. But, they are good lines to be aware of if this is…
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Not understanding what mandatory minimum sentences can be a very dangerous setback. While you might think that a crime is just considered a misdemeanor or a felony, there is more to it than that. There is more involved than just…
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