Are you currently in the military and either using cannabis recreationally or for medicinal reasons and want to know what happens if you get caught with weed on a base? With the rollout of more and more states legalizing cannabis…
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The US has been battling an ever-growing opioid crisis since the late 1990s when the prescription rates for opioid pain-relieving medications began increasing at a rapid rate. The pharmaceutical companies behind the production and distribution of opioid meds were vocal…
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At this moment the King, who had been for some time busily writing in his note-book, called out “Silence!”, and read out from his book, “Rule Forty-two. All persons more than a mile high to leave the court.” Everybody looked…
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A criminal defendant has the right to effective assistance of legal counsel under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This right is so important that if a defendant cannot afford to hire a lawyer, the court will appoint public…
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If you were upset by the college admissions scandal that recently hit every news media outlet, you’re not alone. Millions of parents all over the globe were livid. Students who had worked hard and been overlooked were furious, and rightfully…
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Disorderly conduct is a charge that occurs more often than people think. When any situation gets out of hand, someone is likely to call law enforcement for assistance. There’s always a good chance that at least one individual involved with…
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Sex crimes are among the most heinous offenses under the law. When people hear sex crime accusations, they cringe and often form negative opinions about the accused. Our politically-correct-conscious society is quick to pass judgment on these individuals without knowing…
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Many people may feel uneasy about the potential of having a warrant out for their arrest. While this is an important legal issue that needs to be addressed, it’s not necessarily as scary as it sounds. Warrants are issued for…
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Every state throughout the nation handles kidnapping charges that occur within its borders. But in some cases, when other states end up getting involved, the federal government steps in and takes matters into their own hands. The federal government will…
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Lawyers and defendants have long awaited sentencing reform in the federal criminal justice system. The most recent wave of reform came with the First Step Act. The Senate passed the Act on Tuesday, December 17, 2018; the House of Representatives…
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