When it comes to the matters of law, various terms are in use by attorneys that take everyday individuals by surprise. But if you are currently involved in a court case, then it gets all the more vital for you to learn about these jargons and the deeper meaning behind them. One such term is…
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If you’ve found yourself in trouble with the law, you’ll surely want to contact an experienced attorney. No matter how large or small the incident may be, it is better to be safe than sorry. Yet you’ll likely have many questions at the time of your arrest. Who is the best criminal defense attorney in…
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Shoplifting, also referred to as retail theft, can be a pretty serious crime. Depending upon the value of the goods stolen, it can either be a misdemeanor or a felony charge. Retail theft is not taken lightly in Columbus, and you must know what to do after a shoplifting accusation. It’s because being aware of…
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It’s been six years since James King was heinously attacked by two undercover officers in Grand Rapids, Michigan and he has still not received justice. At the time of the attack, a local police detective and an FBI agent were working as part of a task force, searching for a fugitive accused of stealing a…
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All professions and fields of study develop their own unique vocabulary, and the area of criminal justice is no different. Some of these terms have entered widespread use thanks to shows like Law and Order and Criminal Minds, while other words are more obscure. Understanding some of the language of criminal justice can help you…
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The more people live their lives online, the more chances there are that they will be victims of cybercrime. Criminals continuously find new ways to harness online tools and technologies to commit crimes. The types of cybercrime that might affect a private individual include bullying, financial fraud, email spoofing, hacking, identity theft, information forgery, intellectual…
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When you hear the words “domestic violence,” you may automatically think about physical abuse between partners. However, domestic violence can involve much more than hurting someone physically with fists or feet. Domestic violence can also involve emotional and psychological abuse, stalking, or sexual assault, and other issues may be connected to a domestic violence situation…
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Law enforcement has utilized police dogs for drug searches for years in Ohio. Now, a newly passed law could turn law enforcement’s long distinguished K-9 drug unit on its head. Ohio has recently passed a new hemp law, which states that any cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC is now considered to be legal…
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It took the jury only two hours to determine that Delbert Matthews was an innocent man. Matthews was arrested and formally charged with kidnapping, rape, and two counts of abduction in January of 2019. The allegations stemmed from an occurrence at a Travelodge in Mansfield, Ohio in July of 2018. The alleged victim was his…
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Questions that have remained unanswered for 11 years surrounding a cold case may finally come to light this year. Peter Romans, a 59-year-old Madison County resident, has been charged with killing his entire family via arson which included 51-year-old wife Billi, his son Caleb and their teenaged daughter Ami. The circumstances surrounding the night of the…
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