Articles related to "Felony"
The Felony Process in the United States
Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.
felony • felony process • arraignment • motion • discovery
Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.
felony • felony process • arraignment • motion • discovery
Pacman Jones Facing Vegas Felonies
Las Vegas detectives charge Titan star with two counts of felony coercion while Georgia cops want to talk to Jones about a strip club-related shooting early last Monday.
pacman jones • pacman • nfl • titans • tennessee titans
Las Vegas detectives charge Titan star with two counts of felony coercion while Georgia cops want to talk to Jones about a strip club-related shooting early last Monday.
pacman jones • pacman • nfl • titans • tennessee titans
What Is a Preliminary Hearing
The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.
preliminary hearing • probable cause • initial appearance • arrest • due process
The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.
preliminary hearing • probable cause • initial appearance • arrest • due process
Driving Suspended in Illinois
There are 36 reasons the State of Illinois can suspend or revoke a person's driving privileges. Currently over 500,000 people in Illinois are unable to legally drive.
suspended driver's license • illinois driving on suspended license • dwls • illinois secretary of state • misdemeanor
There are 36 reasons the State of Illinois can suspend or revoke a person's driving privileges. Currently over 500,000 people in Illinois are unable to legally drive.
suspended driver's license • illinois driving on suspended license • dwls • illinois secretary of state • misdemeanor
Illinois Criminal Expungement Law
Anyone arrested has a criminal record, even if the case is dismissed or there is a not guilty. That record remains public unless it is expunged or sealed.
expunge • seal criminal record • expungement • record expungement • restoring civil rights
Anyone arrested has a criminal record, even if the case is dismissed or there is a not guilty. That record remains public unless it is expunged or sealed.
expunge • seal criminal record • expungement • record expungement • restoring civil rights
Illinois DUI Law: A Criminal and a Civil Case
When someone is arrested for a DUI in Illinois, it is actually the beginning of two cases. There is a criminal case and a civil case.
illinois dui • criminal dui • suspended driver's license • dwls • summary suspension
When someone is arrested for a DUI in Illinois, it is actually the beginning of two cases. There is a criminal case and a civil case.
illinois dui • criminal dui • suspended driver's license • dwls • summary suspension
Don't Be Fooled By The War On Drugs
Propsed drug legislation attacks the First and Fourth Amendments.
secret search • hr 2987 • anti-drug • first amendment • fourth amendment
Propsed drug legislation attacks the First and Fourth Amendments.
secret search • hr 2987 • anti-drug • first amendment • fourth amendment
South Carolina Domestic Violence Bill Killed
In the 21st century we now live in, many people still believe that it is a “family matter.”
south carolina domestic violence bill • domestic violence misdemeanor south carolina • man punched woman assault and battery • congress politicians turn other cheek abuse • domestic violence family matter
In the 21st century we now live in, many people still believe that it is a “family matter.”
south carolina domestic violence bill • domestic violence misdemeanor south carolina • man punched woman assault and battery • congress politicians turn other cheek abuse • domestic violence family matter
A Gift for the Animals
We symbolize the beauty of Christmas with lovely decorations, delicious foods and genuine charity. We humble ourselves, forget past grievances, and give freely. Do we have the heart and compassion to take a step for the animals?
animal welfare • animal rescue • ifaw • wspa • animal rights
We symbolize the beauty of Christmas with lovely decorations, delicious foods and genuine charity. We humble ourselves, forget past grievances, and give freely. Do we have the heart and compassion to take a step for the animals?
animal welfare • animal rescue • ifaw • wspa • animal rights
Pacman to Surrender in Nevada
Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.
pacman • pacman jones • nfl • national football league • tennessee titans
Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.
pacman • pacman jones • nfl • national football league • tennessee titans
Weapon Charge Nets Peterson Arrest
As the public awaits justice for Peterson's wife, Stacy 's disappearance, investigators arrest him on a charge of possessing a weapon in violation of Illinois state law.
weapon charge nets peterson arrest • drew peterson released after son posts bond • wife remains missing • public awaits justice for peterson's wife • possessing a weapon in violation of illinois state
As the public awaits justice for Peterson's wife, Stacy 's disappearance, investigators arrest him on a charge of possessing a weapon in violation of Illinois state law.
weapon charge nets peterson arrest • drew peterson released after son posts bond • wife remains missing • public awaits justice for peterson's wife • possessing a weapon in violation of illinois state
TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
Editor's special interview with himself on his experiences as a grand juror.
texas culture • texas criminal justice • grand juries • jury
Editor's special interview with himself on his experiences as a grand juror.
texas culture • texas criminal justice • grand juries • jury
TALES...YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL--PART II
The conclusion of our YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL look back at stories of the past year.
texas culture • texas news
The conclusion of our YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL look back at stories of the past year.
texas culture • texas news
Convicts Right to Vote
Recent changes in felon disenfranchisement laws in Florida may have an impact on the next election.
florida felon disenfranchisement • florida voting • florida election controversy • felon voting rights • felon voting controversy
Recent changes in felon disenfranchisement laws in Florida may have an impact on the next election.
florida felon disenfranchisement • florida voting • florida election controversy • felon voting rights • felon voting controversy
Probable Cause for Police to Make an Arrest
A police officer cannot arrest a citizen without a warrant based upon a hunch or mere suspicion. He must have "probable cause".
probable cause • fourth amendment • warrantless arrest • gerstein • motion to quash
A police officer cannot arrest a citizen without a warrant based upon a hunch or mere suspicion. He must have "probable cause".
probable cause • fourth amendment • warrantless arrest • gerstein • motion to quash
Scoop for the Week of April 7th
Heart attacks. High Notes. Having Babies. Plus, do you know the answer to this week's celebrity trivia? These stories and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop.
television • hollywood • movies • celebrity • celebrities
Heart attacks. High Notes. Having Babies. Plus, do you know the answer to this week's celebrity trivia? These stories and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop.
television • hollywood • movies • celebrity • celebrities
Stalked, part three
I'm not leaving you hanging! Here is a LONG article, but I wanted to get it all in so that you could read the entire story. Good luck to all!
stalking • victim • esia • harassment • police
I'm not leaving you hanging! Here is a LONG article, but I wanted to get it all in so that you could read the entire story. Good luck to all!
stalking • victim • esia • harassment • police
How Pacman Changed NFL Discipline
By using suspended Tennessee Titan Pacman Jones as its example for strict disciplinary action, has the NFL ensured that a brush with the law will end a player's career?
football • women • american • nfl • college
By using suspended Tennessee Titan Pacman Jones as its example for strict disciplinary action, has the NFL ensured that a brush with the law will end a player's career?
football • women • american • nfl • college
New Face of Organized Crime
Drug trafficking and violence are the common public concerns associated with street gangs. Police know better. Every day they confront the new face of organized crime.
drug traficking • violence • street gangs • organized crime • credit card fraud
Drug trafficking and violence are the common public concerns associated with street gangs. Police know better. Every day they confront the new face of organized crime.
drug traficking • violence • street gangs • organized crime • credit card fraud
Pixar manager busted
Petaluma police arrested Pixar financial manager for sending explicit pictures to a minor following a 3-month operation.
pixar • financial manager • animation • arrest • child porn
Petaluma police arrested Pixar financial manager for sending explicit pictures to a minor following a 3-month operation.
pixar • financial manager • animation • arrest • child porn
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part I of an interview with alcohol/drug abuse counselor and city councilman Sam Parker.
criminal justice • alcoholism • drug abuse
Part I of an interview with alcohol/drug abuse counselor and city councilman Sam Parker.
criminal justice • alcoholism • drug abuse
Blonde Babes Berate Bill
A tongue-in-cheek essay talking discussing the Conservative beautiful blondes.
kellyann fitzpatrick • laura ingrahm • ann coulter • conservatives • men
A tongue-in-cheek essay talking discussing the Conservative beautiful blondes.
kellyann fitzpatrick • laura ingrahm • ann coulter • conservatives • men
Chicago Blues
Recent scandals in Chicago law enforcement are highlighted.
chicago • law enforcement • scandal • corruption • drugs
Recent scandals in Chicago law enforcement are highlighted.
chicago • law enforcement • scandal • corruption • drugs
Free Agent Bonanza
Although it is too early to tell for certain, by all accounts these are the teams that have enjoyed some early free agent success.
new • orleans • saints • detroit • lions
Although it is too early to tell for certain, by all accounts these are the teams that have enjoyed some early free agent success.
new • orleans • saints • detroit • lions
Midwifery Under Fire
A Nevada-based lay midwife was arrested due to allegations that she waited too long to bring an unhealthy infant to the hospital after she assisted in a home delivery. Find out how to support midwifery in your home state via the World Wide Web.
homebirth
A Nevada-based lay midwife was arrested due to allegations that she waited too long to bring an unhealthy infant to the hospital after she assisted in a home delivery. Find out how to support midwifery in your home state via the World Wide Web.
homebirth
The High Cost of Crime
Bringing crooks and predators to justice is a laudable social goal in any civil society. But, does the high cost of crime give taxpayers value for their money?
crime • crime cost • criminals • criminal justice • criminal justice system
Bringing crooks and predators to justice is a laudable social goal in any civil society. But, does the high cost of crime give taxpayers value for their money?
crime • crime cost • criminals • criminal justice • criminal justice system
Alcohol Laws in Rural Alaska
Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems.
alaska local option • alcohol abuse in rural alaska • alcohol related crime • alcohol regulations in bush alaska • violent crime and alcohol in alaska
Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems.
alaska local option • alcohol abuse in rural alaska • alcohol related crime • alcohol regulations in bush alaska • violent crime and alcohol in alaska
Assassin's Creed Video Contest
A new contest, sponsored by Independent Film Council, asks video game players to create their own 6 minutes mini-masterpiece on one of 5 assassination topics.
ubisoft • ifc • idependent film council • assassin's creed • assassin
A new contest, sponsored by Independent Film Council, asks video game players to create their own 6 minutes mini-masterpiece on one of 5 assassination topics.
ubisoft • ifc • idependent film council • assassin's creed • assassin
BALCO Lawyer Sent to Jail for Leak
A Sacramento lawyer who represented BALCO president Victor Conte pled guilty to leaking confidential Grand Jury testimony taken during the MLB steroid investigation.
mlb steroids • steroids in baseball • steroid testimony leak • mlb steroid investigation • troy ellerman
A Sacramento lawyer who represented BALCO president Victor Conte pled guilty to leaking confidential Grand Jury testimony taken during the MLB steroid investigation.
mlb steroids • steroids in baseball • steroid testimony leak • mlb steroid investigation • troy ellerman
Book: FBI Vs. Aryan Nations
Into The Devil's Den, true crime memoir by Dave Hall and FBI agent Tym Burkey, takes readers behind scenes of white supremacist cults that targeted Jews and Blacks
into the devil’s den • dave hall • tym burkey • katherine ramsland • fbi domestic terrorism unit
Into The Devil's Den, true crime memoir by Dave Hall and FBI agent Tym Burkey, takes readers behind scenes of white supremacist cults that targeted Jews and Blacks
into the devil’s den • dave hall • tym burkey • katherine ramsland • fbi domestic terrorism unit
Clean Air Act Can Have Teeth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud
As it gets harder and harder for consumers to obtain financing, many borrowers will be tempted to falsely report information to lenders. Don't eat this forbidden apple.
mortgage fraud • misinformation • loan traps • borrower • loan fraud
As it gets harder and harder for consumers to obtain financing, many borrowers will be tempted to falsely report information to lenders. Don't eat this forbidden apple.
mortgage fraud • misinformation • loan traps • borrower • loan fraud
Maurice Clarett Pleads Guilty
The world of sports is full of stupid people, but Maurice Clarett is the king of this hill.
maurice clarett • ohio state buckeyes • clarett • stupidity • national champion
The world of sports is full of stupid people, but Maurice Clarett is the king of this hill.
maurice clarett • ohio state buckeyes • clarett • stupidity • national champion
Raising the Bar Series Premier on TNT Cable TV
Raising the Bar, the new legal drama by Steven Bochco, premiered on TNT Cable Television featuring the relationships and of young lawers in and out of the courtroom.
raising the bar • tnt cable tv • prime time television • young lawyers • legal drama
Raising the Bar, the new legal drama by Steven Bochco, premiered on TNT Cable Television featuring the relationships and of young lawers in and out of the courtroom.
raising the bar • tnt cable tv • prime time television • young lawyers • legal drama
Throwing Michael Vick to the Dogs
Respondents in survey overwhelmingly agree that Atlanta Falcons quarterback should be punished by the NFL if he is involved in dogfighting.
mike • michael • vick • atlanta • falcons
Respondents in survey overwhelmingly agree that Atlanta Falcons quarterback should be punished by the NFL if he is involved in dogfighting.
mike • michael • vick • atlanta • falcons
U. S. Marshals: From Frontier Days to Today
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
U.S. Marshals began serving the United States in the 18th century and continues to perform their duties today.
u.s. marshals • u.s. marshals justice integrity service • u.s. marshals fugitive safe surrender • marshal wyatt earp • u.s. marshals and integration
What is Pretrial Diversion?
Pretrial diversion, also called pretrial intervention, can give first-time offenders a second chance at having a clean criminal history.
pretrial diversion • pretrial intervention • withheld adjudication • good behavior • withdraw and file
Pretrial diversion, also called pretrial intervention, can give first-time offenders a second chance at having a clean criminal history.
pretrial diversion • pretrial intervention • withheld adjudication • good behavior • withdraw and file
Dealing with Combatants in Guantanamo
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
'Free Speech' at CBS, and more
Is "snipers wanted" across Dubya Bush's face free speech? I think not! And more.
media • media issues • george w. bush • cbs • "snipers wanted" ad
Is "snipers wanted" across Dubya Bush's face free speech? I think not! And more.
media • media issues • george w. bush • cbs • "snipers wanted" ad
Celebrity Gossip NewsFlash - February
Britney's sex-starved? Winona Ryder's busted. So is Kim Delaney. Ally McBeal gets new playmates. And Hollywood engagements galore!
celebrity • celebrities • celebrity gossip • gossip • actor
Britney's sex-starved? Winona Ryder's busted. So is Kim Delaney. Ally McBeal gets new playmates. And Hollywood engagements galore!
celebrity • celebrities • celebrity gossip • gossip • actor
Cop School
This isn’t a crime story. But many people who devour true crime and mysteries think, “What if I was a cop? What would I do?” I put that thought into action and discovered that just getting to the point of putting the blue (or brown) uniform on is a journey.
police • academy • cop • school • training
This isn’t a crime story. But many people who devour true crime and mysteries think, “What if I was a cop? What would I do?” I put that thought into action and discovered that just getting to the point of putting the blue (or brown) uniform on is a journey.
police • academy • cop • school • training
It's official: Mobile Alabama Bowl added to post-season slate
The NCAA has officially certified the Mobile Alabama Bowl for 1999. The contest will become college football's 22nd bowl game. Read on to find out more about this and other recent news stories.
the ncaa has officially certified the mobile alaba
The NCAA has officially certified the Mobile Alabama Bowl for 1999. The contest will become college football's 22nd bowl game. Read on to find out more about this and other recent news stories.
the ncaa has officially certified the mobile alaba
Jim Crow and More: Delays in Effective Emancipation for Blacks
Near the end of the 19th century, some black Americans were advancing out of the practical slavery of sharecropping. More blacks were learning to read and write and were learning trades that made it possible for them to become skilled and valuable laborers able to market their skills. Sharecropping was failing as a system to keep blacks as a whole in what was regarded as their proper place by some whites. Where the agricultural economy was failing some whites determined to use the law to prevent the advancement of their black neighbors.
jim crow • louisiana • governor murphy foster • history • black
Near the end of the 19th century, some black Americans were advancing out of the practical slavery of sharecropping. More blacks were learning to read and write and were learning trades that made it possible for them to become skilled and valuable laborers able to market their skills. Sharecropping was failing as a system to keep blacks as a whole in what was regarded as their proper place by some whites. Where the agricultural economy was failing some whites determined to use the law to prevent the advancement of their black neighbors.
jim crow • louisiana • governor murphy foster • history • black
The Death Penalty In The Military
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Alabama DUI Arrest
There are four basic categories of punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Alabama, determined primaily by the DUI conviction history of the driver
dui • dwi • drunk driving • driving while intoxicated • alabama dui
There are four basic categories of punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Alabama, determined primaily by the DUI conviction history of the driver
dui • dwi • drunk driving • driving while intoxicated • alabama dui
Anticipating RocknRolla, Ritchie
Guy Ritchie has finally gotten around to making another film in the vein of Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
guy ritchie rocknrolla • rocknrolla • revolver • snatch • lock stock and two smoking barrels
Guy Ritchie has finally gotten around to making another film in the vein of Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
guy ritchie rocknrolla • rocknrolla • revolver • snatch • lock stock and two smoking barrels
Babies and HIV/AIDS
HIV positive mothers are the cause for the increase of the HIV/AIDS virus in children. Pregnant women owe it to their children's health and their own to get an AIDS test.
aids babies • hiv and babies • hiv infected babies • pregnancy and hiv/aids • pregnancy and the hiv positive mother
HIV positive mothers are the cause for the increase of the HIV/AIDS virus in children. Pregnant women owe it to their children's health and their own to get an AIDS test.
aids babies • hiv and babies • hiv infected babies • pregnancy and hiv/aids • pregnancy and the hiv positive mother
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
*Reformation of the original 'Immigration Bill' allows all immigrants presently in the United States, the right to apply for, and receive the total of these privileges.
comprehensive immigration reform • the new bill as of october 2007 might read like th • anyone presently residing in the united states wit • at the time of your naturalization citizenship app • you may also apply for and receive
*Reformation of the original 'Immigration Bill' allows all immigrants presently in the United States, the right to apply for, and receive the total of these privileges.
comprehensive immigration reform • the new bill as of october 2007 might read like th • anyone presently residing in the united states wit • at the time of your naturalization citizenship app • you may also apply for and receive
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