There are a lot of scams that involve a lot of fraud and identity theft. Men are often the victims of these scams and they are always on the losing end. Identity thieves and scammers flock these sites and every man should be very careful. I have a friend who was once too engrossed with…
Category: Criminal Law
How Identity Theft Insurance Protection Can Help You
You might think that you are a pretty smart person and that no one can scam you. You use the Internet carefully and wisely, making sure you never give out any important account information such as your Social Security number. But there are now so many different ways that one can be scammed, especially online….
You Prevent Identity Theft
You prevent identity theft by finding all the methods criminals use to access your information and preventing it. At Identity Edge, we provide information and tools needed to help our members understand how to reduce the risk of becoming one of nearly ten million victims each year. Your social security number is one of the…
12 Ways to Keep Your Data & Identity Safe Online
How to Boost Your Digital Security for Peace of Mind From the recent Facebook data breach to compromised customer data at huge companies like FedEx and Delta, personal security is more relevant than ever. In fact, it might even seem that our data is under attack! While you can’t always prevent data security issues, here…
Assault & Battery – Criminal Law
Each year there are over 800,000 assaults reported to local law enforcement agencies. Assault is typically defined as trying to strike an individual when the individual is aware of the danger being presented. A ‘felonious’ assault is an attack, or attempt to attack, through force, in order to cause physical injury to an individual. Even…
Criminal Law Information
According to criminal law, crimes are offences against the social order. In common law jurisdictions, there is a legal fiction that crimes disturb the peace of the sovereign. Government officials, as agents of the sovereign, are responsible for the prosecution of offenders. Hence, the criminal law “plaintiff” is the sovereign, which in practical terms translates…
Child Support Enforcement and Federal Criminal Law
Child support enforcement is a growing area of family law. Once child support has been ordered by a Court, or agreed upon by two parents, it is not always smooth sailing. Although we hear a lot about “deadbeat parents” (and there are both moms and dads who are deadbeats), the overwhelming majority of parents pay support…
Criminal Law: A Critical Analysis of the Crown Court
Introduction The Crown Court is part of the Supreme Court of Judicature and deals with the most serious of criminal offences. This article will detail some important facts regarding the Crown Court, examining its origins and exploring the reasons for its introduction. Next will be a detailed account of the procedures involved within the Crown…
Criminal Law: A Critical Evaluation of Murder
Introduction Murder is not provided for in any statute in England or Wales, with its definition emanating from case law. The definition of murder can be broken down into two elements, mens rea and actus reus. This brief article will focus on these two elements of murder. Firstly, a brief insight into the two concepts will be needed….
Drunk Driving Can Ruin Your Career
Although you won’t find “loss of job” listed in Washington state’s DUI laws, a drunk driving arrest can have a devastating impact upon your continued employment. If you need to drive to get to work, or you must drive to do your job, a DUI arrest in Washington state sets in motion two ways you…
Criminal Law: A Critical Analysis of the Magistrate Court
Introduction The Magistrates’ Courts play an extremely important role inside the criminal justice system within the United Kingdom. This brief article will assess the functions of the magistrates’ court and evaluate the effectiveness of having a mechanism for determining the guilt of a defendant based solely on the discretion of the magistrates present. Before assessing…
Criminal Law: Are Gun Related Offences on the Increase?
Introduction The issue of guns being used for criminal purposes is not new to society and have been used since there invention by both criminals and law abiding citizens alike. There has been, however, an alarming increase within the United Kingdom were guns have been used during criminal offences. As stated before, guns have always…
Criminal Law: Should the Illegal Importation of Tobacco and Cigarettes be a Criminal Offense?
Introduction The illegal importation of tobacco and cigarettes costs the United Kingdom billions every year in taxes, yet it is not, under a certain threshold, a criminal offence. This article will explore the motivations behind the policy of keeping the illegal importation of tobacco and cigarettes a civil matter, by posing the question as to…
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer
There are a number of situations in life when you have to decide whether to hire a lawyer. For instance, if you’re purchasing a house or having trouble paying your bills, hiring a lawyer may not be a necessity, but it’s a good idea nonetheless. However, if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence,…
Atlanta Criminal Lawyers
Criminal law deals with cases where local, state or federal government seeks to punish someone for an act considered a crime. A criminal lawyer is required to represent someone who has been charged with a crime. A criminal charge can be levied on a person for either felonies or serious crimes like murder or rape,…
Criminal Law – Know What Your Rights Are
Criminal differs from civil law in that criminal law is action taken by the state against an individual or business for breaking a law, whereas civil law is between individuals or businesses. The term for this is committing a crime, which is a prohibited act that violates a law set forth in either federal, state,…
New Jersey Criminal Lawyers
If you have been accused of a crime or think you might be, you should contact a criminal lawyer immediately. No matter how minor the charge, it’s always beneficial to contact a criminal lawyer. A criminal lawyer is one who specializes in handling criminal defense cases. The role of a criminal lawyer is to represent…
Trying to Define Criminal Law
We hear about law everyday whether we realize it or not. It’s in our Government, in our work, and even in our houses. One type of law is Criminal law, which is also known as Penal law. This is “The body of statutory and common law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of…
Florida Criminal Lawyers
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, based in Tallahassee, regulates the functioning of criminal lawyers in Florida. Founded in 1988, it has nearly 1,500 members. Its mission statement, according to its official website http://www.facdl.org, lists five important objectives, of which two are of great importance to consumers. They are: “To improve the criminal justice system…
Georgia Criminal Laws
A crime is anything that is illegal. Common crimes include street fights, drug use, and other such acts. The state government, through the public prosecutor, would file a criminal lawsuit. Criminals would either be fined, incarcerated or sometimes both, depending on the severity of the crime. The state of Georgia, like other states, has some…