Is Armed Robbery as Serious as Other Crimes Involving Stealing? Armed Robbery is a serious offense that may lead to time served in a penitentiary.  Due to the supposed violent nature of the crime, first time offenders often are not awarded leniency unless they can reach a plea bargain, or if the prosecution fails to
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What exactly does “Expungement” mean to you? “Expungement is the term for a civil proceeding brought by someone who was arrested and charged with commission of a crime, but who was not convicted, to seal the police and court records of the arrest and criminal charge.” As you can probably guess, it has much to
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The right to have a lawyer present, in certain circumstances, is a right that has served as a lifeline to liberty and freedom; unfortunately, the right to have a lawyer present is also  misunderstood by so many accused individuals. Over the years, numerous cases have been won by pro se defendants, but many more have
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If you are in the market for a criminal defense attorney, you should perform some basic research tasks so you know what to expect, how much money you should expect to spend, and whether the lawyer you think you are interested in hiring or learning more about is suitable for you. Run a quick search
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Over the course of the past year, Atlanta residents may have noticed a new eye-catching rack of colorful packets hanging in the back corners of local convenience stores.  These vibrant packets, full of a leafy herb mix, were labeled “not for consumption.”  It took a bit of time, but the federal and state governments have
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