When it comes to theft, there are a variety of laws and issues – no case is the same. You need to get an experienced theft lawyer who can address the law with your specific case, no matter what kind of theft you have been charged with. Shoplifting Shoplifting can mean a pack of gum or a computer taken from […]
What Is Manslaughter? Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another person that isn’t considered murder because of a surrounding or mitigating circumstance. Manslaughter is usually the charge of the prosecution when the killer did not plan to kill. Manslaughter and murder are different when determining the defendant’s state of mind. The defendant state of mind when he kills defines the difference between […]
Many people all over the country have guns in their homes. It is very important for people in this situation to learn all that they can about the law that are in place to ensure firearm safety within their homes. Here is some information about this subject. One of the first things that should be done with regards to firearm safety is to […]
Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. When you’re addicted to drugs, you can’t resist the urge to use them, no matter how much harm the drugs may cause. Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. You can get addicted to alcohol, nicotine, opioid painkillers, and other legal substances. At first, you may choose to take a drug because you like the way it […]
Definition Of Youth Offender A young offender is a young person who has been convicted or cautioned for a criminal offense. Criminal justice systems often deal with young offenders differently from adult offenders, but different countries apply the term ‘young offender’ to different age groups depending on the age of criminal responsibility in that country. Young offenders, according to The Youth Criminal Justice Act, are individuals under 18 facing criminal charges. In […]
What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse is when an adult, adolescent or older child uses a younger child or youth for his or her own sexual pleasure. Sexual abuse can happen to both males and females, children and youth. It also includes “exploitation”—trafficking, prostitution and child sex abuse images (pornography). Children or youth can be sexually abused by being touched on […]
Understanding the dangers of drinking and driving is not rocket science. Nevertheless, too many people continue to operate their cars while intoxicated. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014 alone, 9,967 people lost their lives in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. If you are an individual who has been tempted to get behind the wheel after you have had a few […]
The ramifications of a DUI conviction can be very far reaching. If convicted, you can face jail time, heavy fines, expensive mandatory classes on driver safety, and the suspension of your driver’s license. While these penalties may feel severe if you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, they are not as grim as the sentence you could receive for DUI manslaughter. […]
Individuals who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol have committed a serious offense and require legal representation. It is not the goal of this article to give legal advice to anyone. The information here is only designed to be used for educational purposes and should not be construed in any way as legal advice. Seek the advice […]
Young people have rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with the police and breaking the law. A crime is an act that breaks one of Canada’s criminal laws. A crime is sometimes called “an offence”. For example, if someone robs a bank, they have committed the crime of robbery, which is an offence under theCriminal Code of Canada. […]