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Little Havana Man Charged With Aggravated Assault

A Little Havana man is facing aggravated assault with a firearm charges after being accused of discharging a firearm outside of a restaurant belonging to the accused's ex-girfriend. NBC Miami ...
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Penalties for a Sex Crime in Michigan

On May 2, 2013 the state of Michigan approved a change to the fees that sex offenders must pay. Previously, registered sex offenders had to pay a one-time fee of $50 dollars, but the new bill passed ...
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Memorial Day Weekend DUI Lake Patrols

According to recent news reports (CBS5), the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) will be ramping up their DUI patrols over Memorial Day Weekend in recreational areas around the valley. The ...
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Case Results: Firm Gets Defendant Early Release from Prison

At Gounaris, Denslow Abboud, the attorneys are constantly working to benefit defendants and represent them to the best of their ability. Recently, a defendant's family abandoned their original ...
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Defining an "Alibi"

If you have been arrested for any type of criminal offense in Arizona, you may be looking for a criminal defense lawyer in Mesa. Here at the Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC we can offer you the ...
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Lake County Cop Arrested for Obstruction and Sex Crimes

Found to be in association with a Chicago human trafficking group, Lake County Deputy Sherriff Eric Francke, 33, was arrested just last week. According to reports, he was charged with counts for both ...
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Former NFL Star Arrested On Broward Probation Violation

TMZ is reporting that former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested in Broward County on a probation violation warrant. Chad Johnson has been on probation in Broward County for a misdemeanor ...
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Drug Charges That Cannot Be Sealed

You cannot seal your Florida record just because you were not convicted of the offense. There are certain drug crimes in Florida that cannot be sealed, even if a withhold of adjudication is imposed. ...
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What Are the Penalties for DUI in California?

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in California, and to discourage individuals from driving and driving, the state imposes harsh penalties. If you are convicted of operating your ...
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Legal Drug Use and Your DUI Offense

Naturally, as human beings we are dependent on a number of medications for our daily health. Whether we take a few pills each morning for our daily dosage of vitamins, or we are living off of a set of ...
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Search and Seizure Rights

Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, it is within the right of all people to be protected from experiencing unreasonable search and seizure of their properties. An officer of ...
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SB 649 – Lesser Penalties for Possession of a Controlled Substance

On May 2, 2013 the California State Senate passed a legislation that aims to reform the state’s drug sentencing laws. The legislation SB 649, also known as the Local Control in Sentencing Act, ...
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40 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Driver's Minivan

Frederick, MD – According to the Maryland State Police, they found 40 pounds of marijuana in the back of a man's minivan after troopers pulled him over on Interstate 70. The police said that ...
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Miami Mother Charged In Child's Death Held Without Bond

A West Miami-Dade mother has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of her one-year old son. The allegation is that the woman left her child alone in a parked car for an undetermined ...
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Former Miramar Police Captain Found Guilty Of Lewd And Lascivious Behavior

A 28-year veteran of the Miramar Police Department was convicted this past week of one count of lewd and lacivious behavior. Initially charged with two counts, the jury convicted the former police ...
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Deputy Fire Chief Arrested for Arson and Theft

A former Compton Deputy fire chief was arrested wednesday for arson and grand theft. Marcel Melanson, 37, of Torrance, California was arrested for allegedly steeling thousands of dollars worth of ...
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Coral Gables DUI Manslaughter Suspect Accepts Plea Bargain

A 19-year old woman charged with DUI manslaughter, and being in possession of a fake ID will plead guilty to all counts and serve 3 years in Florida state prison according to the plea agreement. Back ...
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Penalties for Driving Under the Influence Causing Death in Michigan

The penalties for driving under influence are harsh as it is, but when the action results in the death of another party, sentencing increases severely and can have very negative implications upon your ...
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DWI BAC Level Possibly Changing to .05

The media is ablaze with the legal recommendations that were recently made by The National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB believes that all 50 states should consider lowering the legal blood ...
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Drunk in Public or Public Intoxication in California – Convicted of 647f

A large number of arrests are made by the police across the United States and other countries for public intoxication or drunk in public. It is also referred to as drunk and disorderly. Although many ...
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