Aggravating circumstances in criminal law are circumstances that increase the criminal responsibility of the author of a crime. The direct consequence is that the penalty to be imposed is More significant than the basic penalty for that type of crime. What Are...
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Hit-and-Run Accident Consequences
Driving a car implies being exposed to an accident. Accidents can occur due to their own recklessness or that of any other driver, so no one is 100% exempt from being involved in a similar circumstance. When having an accident of this type, the citizen must behave in...
Federal Crimes Vs. State Crimes
When we talk about crimes, we can find a lot of differences between federal crimes and state crimes. Depending on the type of criminal code violation you are accused of, you may have to face your charges in state or federal court. Federal Crime Federal crimes refer...
Defending A Guilty Person
Many times, we all have wondered, "How can an attorney defend someone who is guilty?" The law stipulates that every person, whether guilty or innocent of a crime, has the right to have a defense and assistance that defends their position and, in other cases, can...
Common Holiday Crimes In Florida
Many would think that the holidays are when people only care about family time, decorating, or going out to buy gifts for their loved ones. Although you may find it hard to believe, the holiday season is also when criminal activity increases exponentially. While some...
Differences Between Homicide And Murder
Most of the time we think that when the result of one unlawful act is the same as another, it is the same crime, but there are times when this is uncertain in the law. There are two ways to call the death of one person by another: homicide and murder. The differences...
Public Defender vs. Private Attorney
If you are being arrested for a crime, you must choose the best possible defense to pursue your case. Here, we will talk about two types of defense: public defense and private attorney. It should be noted that the two types of defense are good and capable of the...
How Can I Prove My Innocence?
When a person is charged with a crime, the prosecutor must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict them of a criminal charge. One of the hallmarks of the American legal system is the presumption that everyone is innocent until proven guilty....
Most High-Profile Bail Bond Cases In US History
When a person is charged with a criminal felony, they go through several procedures in order to decide if they are free or not. One of these steps is the bail bond. Bail is a process in which the person accused of a crime must pay a fixed amount of money to obtain his...
Resisting An Arrest
Have you ever wondered what consequences you can have when you decide to resist justice when you’re accused of a crime? Resisting an arrest can bring you worse consequences than what you are already facing. Even if you are innocent and you resist, you can face some...