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5 Things You Should Know About House Arrest
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You committed a crime, broke the law, and got convicted. Now you have to spend a year in jail. Or, do you? How would you like to spend that year at home...
Do Juveniles Get Jury Trials?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Juveniles occupy an odd place in the criminal justice system -- sometimes treated as adults, sometimes not. And when determining whether juveniles get jury...
Are There Any Defenses to an Animal Cruelty Charge?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
In the last month, a Michigan couple was charged with animal cruelty for neglecting five horses and letting a pony die. An Alabama man pleaded guilty to...
Can You Get Arrested for a DUI If You Weren't Driving at the Time?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If a tree fell in a forest and no one heard it, did it happen? If you drove while intoxicated, but no one saw you, did you break the law? It was a long day at...
Can Parents Be Held Liable for a Child's Underage DUI?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The consequences for an underage driver getting a DUI can be severe. But can parents get in trouble if an underage child gets a DUI? While most people are...
What Is Considered Animal Cruelty Under the Law?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You may have heard of or seen incidents of animals being hurt or mistreated by humans. But what exactly is animal cruelty under the law? One recent case has...
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