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Is 'An Eye for an Eye' Revenge Legal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If someone wrongs you, you may feel like seeking retribution. But is "an eye for an eye" revenge legal? There short answer is no -- there is no "eye for an...
Who Has the 'Burden of Proof'? 3 Things You Should Know
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a legal phrase we hear all the time, but we many not know exactly what it means. So what is the burden of proof in a criminal case? And who carries this...
Right to a Speedy Trial: What Does It Mean?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There are legal phrases we hear all the time, and "the right to a speedy trial" is one of those. But what does the right entail, and just how speedy is speedy...
3 Potential Ways to Challenge a Marijuana DUI Charge
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're one of the many, many drivers recently charged with a marijuana DUI, you may be wondering if there is any way to challenge it. Maybe you thought cops...
Mom Charged With Kidnapping for Trying to Teach Boy, 6, a Lesson
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Back in the old days, if you wanted to teach a kid a lesson, you'd send him to his room. A Missouri family, though, apparently didn't think that was good...
What Counts as Criminal Mischief?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Although many criminal charges are very specific, others, such as criminal mischief, can encompass a wide variety of criminal behavior. Criminal mischief...
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