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A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?

Evidence of a haunting is often subjective. This article proposes a minimum standard for investigators to use when asking whether evidence will stand up to scrutiny.

DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.

This article provides a brief introduction to the law of torts and considers the differing burdens of proof between tort and criminal law as well as the types of torts.

Whether or not you are a fan of Jay-Z, he is undoubtedly one of the greatest businessmen in Hip Hop. From Roc-A-Fella to Roc Nation, Shawn Carter has come a long way.

Can we know God exists? Can we prove God exists? How convincing are the reasons to believe in God? Can we remove all doubt over God's reality?

Although Americans are familiar with the term "innocent until proven guilty", many misunderstand the principle of presumed innocence as it functions in our legal system.

Louisiana attracted about $500 million of film production business in 2007 and is now setting up the infrastructure to become "Hollywood South"

Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.

Entrapment is a defense to criminal prosecution if a government agent induced a person to commit a crime which the person was otherwise unlikely to commit.

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.

A classic film about twelve completely different men assigned to be the jury in a seemingly simple murder case, but murder is never as simple as it seems.

12 jury members get together to decide whether a teenager is guilty of murder. Henry Fonda's character introduces skepticism into what seemed a clear case of guilt.

Kansas Charley goes on trial with a defense attorney with no prior murder case experience. The prosecution attorney is a slick character backed by the cattle barons.

French woman Jeanne Calment lived for more than 122 years, and her staggering age is the oldest to have been verified beyond reasonable doubt.

Bearing similarities to the 2006 French film, Ils, Bryan Bertino sees his young charges sliced and diced by masked assailants.

A debt verification letter from a collection agency may meet the legal requirements for legitimate debt validation yet still not hold up in a court of law.

A Hileah, Florida woman faces criminal charges after allegedly putting a live newborn in a biohazard bag containing bleach solution and throwing it in the trash.

The chemical test for a substance must be specific. If more than one material produces a positive, the results cannot be accepted.

In a fashion usually reserved for "beef master" 50 Cent, The Game has been cooking up some serious beef lately. But can he really match wits with his "target?"

The juvenile justice system parallels the adult criminal justice system in process, but the prime focus is rehabilitation and avoiding criminal stigmas.

The most effective natural migraine remedies include feverfew, bay, and butterbur. These herbs gently relieve the pain and nausea associated with migraines.

Jury service is a civic responsibility as defined in the Constitution of the United States to preserve justice and be fair. The juror follows instructions on a summons.

Prince Albert Victor is remembered as being intellectually challenged and sexually confused leading some to believe that he was possibly connected with Jack the Ripper.

The art of the pitch is a critical skill for any screenwriter who desires to take their story from the page to the screen.

When Sean Hoey was freed in Belfast, Northern Ireland after being accused of 29 counts of murder for the Omagh Bombing, the troubles for LCN DNA were just beginning.

Mysterious fires and lights are considered anomalies, falling in the scope of Fortean phenomena. SHC is probably the most feared because it nearly always involves death.

Japanese Supercentenarian is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest living man in the World, and has held the title for over a year.

Who is the best rapper alive? The answer to this question has been debated everywhere from the street corner to MTV. Vibe Magazine is hoping to set the record straight.

Just desert or retributive justice is about meting out punishment that fits the crime. For one's action there is a corresponding reaction.

Lord Carnarvon and Harry Carter were instrumental in excavating King Tut's pyramid tomb. The media exploited this by promoting tales of the Boy King's death curse.

The 1955 death of Chicago youth Emmett Till in the Mississippi Delta provided an undeniable spark to the fledgling Civil Rights Movement

Los Angeles - ground zero. Today's Hollywood is a lot different from the days of the 'silver screen'. What has changed the public's appetite so drastically?

Newspaperman labels Kansas Charley as dangerous character. Charley goes on trial for murder.

Having completed an investigation, you will have hours of recorded material to go over. You'll never know what you caught unless you go over it all.

Ted Bundy confessed to taking 30 lives after a decade of denials. He wasn't caught until he left an odd bite mark on the buttock of Lisa Levy.

Criminal law procedure is familiar to many thanks to television drama and news coverage of criminal trials. The civil law process has less exposure.

Jay-Z's "Death of Auto-Tune" will likely lead to his 11th number one album, but until then, the single will continue to prompt a variety of emotions in the rap world.

The Fifth Amendment reads in part: "nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb". This is the Double Jeopardy Clause.

David Buss wondered why people find certain qualities attractive. His theory is that people select characteristics that reflect reproductive fitness.

A Florida felony is a serious crime that has a possible prison term of more than one year, possibly up to life. Capital felonies may lead to the death penalty.

Can the Jews ever really feel at home anywhere in this world? That seems to be the question posed by the documentary, "The People v. Leo Frank', airing tonight on PBS

The man commonly known as the world's greatest playwright may have been a hoax. Discover why.

In the spirit of popular will brought about by Barack Obama, the United Nations and the League of Arab States are called upon to adopt a new mantra: "No We Can't".

R. Kelly sat down with BET's Toure on Monday for his first and last interview about his child pornography trial. But NY DJ Funkmaster Flex was less than amused.

36 percent of Americans consider it likely that government officials either allowed the 9/11 attacks to be carried out or perpetrated the attacks.