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Man Who Infected Girl, 15, With HIV Gets 95 Years in Prison
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A Texas man who infected a 15-year-old girl with HIV has been sentenced to 95 years in prison. Matthew Louis Reese, 31, of Dallas, pleaded guilty Tuesday to...
Representing Yourself in Court: A Few Pros and Cons
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Representing yourself in court may seem like an attractive option, but you should weigh the pros and cons before stepping into court on your own. While not...
Missed Your DUI Court Date? What Should You Do?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Missing a court date is never a good idea, especially in a DUI case.There are any number of reasons or excuses you might give for missing a DUI court date --...
O.J. Simpson, 20 Years Later: 5 Lessons From His Criminal Cases
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Friday is the 20th anniversary of the killings that led to the murder trial of former athlete and actor O.J. Simpson. As you may recall, Simpson's ex-wife...
Leaving a Dog in a Hot Car Can Get You Arrested
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
The arrival of hot weather once again has law enforcement and animal-welfare groups trying to take a bite out of one of summer's most heartbreaking crimes:...
Can Touching a Pregnant Woman's Belly Be Considered a Crime?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Pregnant women often complain that strangers will touch their bellies. In some cases, it may be illegal.Unwanted touching of any kind is the legal foundation...
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