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Lies and Crime: What Are False Pretense Laws?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember when your parents told you you would get in less trouble if you just told the truth? Or the phrase, "the cover-up is worse than the crime?" There are...
What's the Penalty for Using a Stolen Credit Card?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Using a stolen credit card is a serious crime that carries serious penalties. Even if the card was not stolen, per se, but rather found on the sidewalk, using...
Abandoned Vehicle Laws: Beware the Windshield Tag
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
At some point in their lives, drivers will see an abandoned car on the side of the highway that looks like it broke down months ago, with a bright red, orange,...
First Time Misdemeanor Offense
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a lot of 'first times' to look forward to in life, but catching your first misdemeanor charge is not one of them. Being charged with a misdemeanor...
5 Controversial Criminal Laws You Should Know
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The key to any criminal justice system's legitimacy is a respect for its laws. Citizens tend to abide by laws, statutes, and regulations they believe are just...
5 Mugshot FAQs
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Websites that post arrest mugshots online have been the subject of much laughter, but only at the expense of humiliating arrestees, both innocent and guilty....
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