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Does Chemical Castration Count as Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment was intended to prohibit inhume penalties like quartering, severing limbs, burning at the...
What Is 'Exculpatory' Evidence?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a lot of legal terms that may seem imaginary or esoteric, but have some very real consequences for people. And when it comes to criminal charges and...
When Can Defense Attorneys Get Police Personnel Records?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There's a sneaking suspicion among many people charged with a crime that the cops who detained, arrested, or interrogated them are "dirty." Sadly,...
Can I Go to Jail for Copyright, Trademark or Patent Violations?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If you noticed the warning on the last movie you watched, then you saw that copyright violations are punishable by up to five years in prison. And then you...
Been Subpoenaed? What Can Happen If You Refuse to Testify
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You've been served ... with a subpoena. The prosecutor is calling you to testify against your boyfriend, father, boss, close friend. But, you're no snitch. You...
5 Common Types of Social Media Crime
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
While sitting behind a computer screen is widely regarded as much safer than wandering the streets at night asking people for their opinions in 140 characters...
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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