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What Happens if The Case is Going To Grand Jury, And How Can A Defense Attorney Help?

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What is a Grand Jury? A grand jury is a court-empaneled group responsible for determining whether there is adequate evidence for criminal charges to be brought against an individual. Unlike a trial jury, grand juries are not used to determine guilt or innocence but rather to decide if there is probable cause to charge someone […]

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Reasonable Suspicion And Probable Cause in Criminal Defense

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When it comes to criminal defense, understanding the concepts of reasonable suspicion and probable cause is crucial. These legal terms play a vital role in determining the legality of actions taken by law enforcement officers in the criminal justice system and whether someone may be held criminally responsible for an act. Reasonable Suspicion Reasonable suspicion

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What Does A Criminal Defense Attorney Do?

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What is a Criminal Defense Attorney? Criminal defense attorneys safeguard the rights and interests of individuals accused of committing crimes or under investigation for the commission of crimes. These highly skilled legal professionals focus on defending their clients against criminal charges brought by the state or federal government. The criminal defense lawyer’s duty is to

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Statute of Limitations for State and Federal Crimes

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In federal criminal law, Title 18 U.S.C. 3282 states, “except as otherwise expressly provided by law, no person shall be prosecuted . . . for any offense, not capital, unless the indictment is found . . . is instituted within five years next after such offense shall have been committed.” This passage is widely regarded

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Racketeering: Why You Need a RICO Defense Attorney

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Racketeering is a broad term for any structured illegal acts to gain profits. These activities fall within the purview of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act. The law specifically makes it illegal to take control or ownership of an enterprise through criminal means and covers the definition, limitations, and punishment for these types of

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You’ve Been Served: Here’s What To Do After You Get a Subpoena

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Being served with a subpoena can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you have no clue about its origins. If you have never had altercations with the law, receiving a legal document requesting you to appear at a legal proceeding or to produce documents can leave you with many questions.  If you find yourself at

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Most Common Types of Healthcare Fraud Committed by Medical Providers

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Healthcare fraud remains one of the most active areas of criminal and civil investigation and enforcement/prosecution by the federal government and the states. In this article, you’ll discover the most common types of healthcare fraud medical providers commit and what you can do about it if you’re being investigated. The government estimates that healthcare fraud

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Omission of Facts in Securities Regulation

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Investors often rely on the information provided by financial advisors or brokers before purchasing a stock, security or committing to an investment strategy. After all, these individuals are legally required to disclose all relevant facts about a financial product or opportunity so that clients can make sound investment decisions.  Unfortunately, some brokers intentionally misrepresent or

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