The metaphorical lines drawn between self-defense and assault are blurred for most people. Many debate the limits and permission of self-defense, with interpretations ranging from liberal to conservative. But regardless of common belief or misconceptions, it is the law and only the law that dictates the rules of self-defense. Continue reading to learn the true meaning of self-defense.Self-Defense LawDepending on which state you live in, the laws surrounding self-defense may vary. But ultimately, the basic rules are relatively the same across the board. For instance, Indiana legislation recognizes that citizens have the right to protect their home against unlawful intrusion, as well as, defend themselves and third parties from physical harm or crime. And this is essentially the same recogni
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There are unlimited types of crimes that are categorized as fraud according to our nation's judicial system. From embezzlement to tax evasion, the list of possibilities, especially when combined, can truly be infinite. However, there seems to be a top 20 list of the most common fraudulent crimes committed all across the globe. Continue reading to learn which crimes top the list, what they entail, and what you can do if you are facing one.Common Fraud Crimes:BANK FRAUD - Common crimes include, tampering with checks, check fraud, altering checks, debit card fraud, account identity theft, stolen check fraud, gift card fraud, opening multiple accounts in an attempt to defraud, making insufficient deposits to cover debits, using a false identity to open accounts, counterfeiting checks, knowingl
Read MoreMany people who are facing criminal charges in the United States cannot afford private legal counsel. And why should they? Private attorneys can cost an average of $500 an hour! And since it would be unfair to deny a person the right to sufficient legal counsel based on their income, the law provides governmental relief in the form of public defenders. Public defenders (PD's) are real lawyers, even though it might be common belief that they are not. In fact, they are equally skilled and experienced as any criminal attorney in a private practice.When a defendant cannot afford private counsel, they have the option of choosing a public defender. A court can either appoint defendants a PD, assigning them anonymously, or the defendant can choose to call the county's public defenders' office and
Read MoreThe statute of limitations for criminal cases refers to the time limit within which a person must file their case and commence legal proceedings. If the prosecuting party does not file the case and start proceedings within the specified period of time, they forever lose the right to prosecute that particular case.Different states have interpretations in this matter. Within each state too, the restrictions differ considerably depending on the crime in question. In general, crimes that are less violent have a shorter statute of limitations whereas crimes that are more violent have a longer time limit. There is no specific time restriction for some crimes.Florida is one of the states in the US that has set down special provisions for cases in which DNA is used as evidence. In some instances,
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IntroductionContempt of court, regularly alluded to just as "hatred", is the offense of being insubordinate to or impolite towards a courtroom and its officers as conduct that restricts or opposes the specialist, equity and poise of the court. It shows itself in persistent nonchalance of or disregard for the specialist of an official courtroom, which is frequently conduct that is unlawful in light of the fact that it doesn't obey or regard the guidelines of a law court.Contempt of court is conduct that restricts or challenges the specialist, equity, and poise of the court. Hatred charges might be conveyed against gatherings to procedures; legal counselors or other court officers or staff; attendants; witnesses; or individuals who embed themselves for a situation, for example, dissidents ou
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Expert witnesses are integral to the success or failure of litigation. There's much more to being an expert witness than offering an impartial, knowledgeable opinion at trial.Experts should be able to communicate effectively with legal teams, meet court deadlines, and prepare accurate, well-written expert reports admissible in a court of law. Often, it can be challenging to find an expert who has all these traits and possesses the specialised knowledge appropriate to your case.While factors such as experience, qualifications, professionalism, and fees are of course central to selecting an expert, they are not foolproof grounds for making a decision. Listed below are four clear signs that you've selected the wrong expert and need to source an alternative.Your expert is not credibleA key par
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Private detectives also known as private investigators help the public, corporate, legal & insurance and businesses in acquiring confidential information, defining the whereabouts of a specific person, or investigating frauds and different types of crimes. People and large corporate organizations residing in metro cities often require private detectives/private investigators to procure hidden facts and information related with a fraud, scam or a suspect so that they could take the right decision for their benefit.Hence, it becomes essential to hire the services of private investigators or detectives because they are not only professional in handling complex investigations with perfection, but there are numerous other benefits of hiring their services, which are listed as follows:Work Indiv
Read MoreWith over 80,000 individuals entering Federal Prison each year, and more than that awaiting trial or sentencing, is it any wonder that there are a lot of first time offenders out there who are anxious and filled with questions and doubt? They may be wondering:• What is Federal Prison going to be like? • Am I going to be safe? • What should I be doing to prepare?I spent over five years in Federal Prison and based on my experience, I want to share with you what actions can you take NOW, before going to prison, that will help your transition from the outside world to life inside.1) Power-of-AttorneyThe first thing you want to do is choose someone, usually a family member or close friend, and give them power-of-attorney over your affairs. This person can then make decisions for you while you
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