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5 Signs You May Have Ineffective Counsel
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
You may not like your lawyer, but does that really mean that you have a claim for ineffective assistance of counsel? What is "ineffective counsel" anyway,...
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Theft?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
What's the statute of limitations for theft? The answer depends on many factors, such as the value of what was stolen, and of course the laws in your...
2 Teen Athletes Convicted in Ohio Rape Trial
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Two high school football players were found delinquent in an Ohio rape trial in which social media played a key role. Trent Mays, 17, and Ma'lik Richmond, 16,...
What Is the 'Felony Murder' Rule?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
A murder conviction generally punishes people who kill others either intentionally or through extreme recklessness. But the "felony murder" rule punishes...
Man Arrested for Girlfriend's Visine Poisoning
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Visine is meant to "get the red out" of dry, itchy eyes. But a California man is accused of using Visine to poison his girlfriend. A chemical in Visine can...
What Is Rape by Intoxication?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Rape is a crime that most people have at least some understanding of, but do you know what rape by intoxication is? A Canadian tourist has been charged with...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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Kit Yona, M.A.
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Mariana Petersen
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