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Can Felons Legally Own Muzzle Loading Guns?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
As the nation debates gun control, many are wondering whether muzzle loaders are considered firearms. It's a common question on our FindLaw Answers criminal...
Are Lie Detectors Admissible in Court?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
On TV and in movies, polygraph tests or lie detectors are a popular way to nail a suspect. But are they actually admissible in court? Courts don't have to...
1st Zumba Prostitution Trial Begins
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
An insurance agent finds himself the unlikely defendant in the first Zumba prostitution trial. Mark Strong Sr., 57, of Thomaston, Maine, is accused of helping...
Can You Testify Under Disguise?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A federal appeals court recently addressed an unusual issue: Can a witness testify under disguise? In that case, a confidential informant was testifying...
What Is 'Heat of Passion'?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
It's Valentine's Day, so what better time to talk about "heat of passion"? Contrary to popular belief, however, "heat of passion" is technically not a defense...
Teen Forced to Strip, Whipped in Viral Video
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A video depicting a teen boy stripped naked and then whipped by a gang of thugs went viral last week. Now, three people have been arrested. The attack was not...
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