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Pulled over with Cocaine: Follow These Steps to Avoid Punishment
Cocaine is one the most tightly controlled and strictly penalized illegal drugs in the country. Possession of less than one gram of cocaine is a felony offense in most jurisdictions. Getting caught with cocaine can quickly lead to severe penalties. A large number of cocaine-related arrests occur during traffic stops. If someone is pulled over […]
Freeze…Don’t Move! How Accurate Are Police Dramas?
Crime dramas are some of the most popular shows on television. As with most things on TV, reality is mixed with a large degree of fantasy. But just how much truth is combined with fiction in these programs?
Sexual Assault: Get a Lawyer If You Value Your Freedom
Sexual assault is a criminal act that is defined as intentional physical contact of a sexual nature that occurs without consent. This can involve penetrating the mouth, anus or genitals of another person without their consent. Consent is a critically important element of this offense. To give consent is to knowingly and intentionally agree to […]
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies: What’s the Difference?
Criminal offenses are separated into different categories based on the nature and severity of the offense. This is done to ensure that the punishment for the offense is just and appropriate.
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