Harassment Via Text Messaging
Most states have criminal laws against harassing texts, in some form or another. Harassment has a rather low level threshold: it is repeated, unwanted contact. ...
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Steps to Take When Being Pulled Over
Most of us at some point in our lives may get pulled over by a police officer one day. There are simple steps during traffic ...
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Passage of a New Criminal Justice Bill
Earlier this week the US Senate passed a significant and sweeping criminal justice bill. The concern was the imprisonment of far too many Americans for ...
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DUI’s and Diabetes
Diabetes is a troubling disease, no doubt. And it can be a real challenge for someone stopped for DUI. This is so because diabetic reactions ...
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Jury Nullification
The United States Constitution guarantees a trial by jury to all persons accused of a crime. That jury is comprised of average citizens from all ...
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Mandatory Sentences and Theories
State and federal criminal statutes that include mandatory sentences require judges to impose identical sentences on all persons convicted of the same offense. Mandatory sentences ...
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VAWA to Lapse
Word is out that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) will not be extended by Congress, and will thus lapse for the first time in ...
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Appealing a Sentence
Imagine you were charged with a serious felony by your state prosecutor. You went to trial and, despite your attorney’s best efforts, twelve people didn’t ...
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Crime Related Treatment Auhorized
Can a Washington State criminal court order participation in a crime related treatment program so as to lessen the risk of re-offense and/or to promote ...
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