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When Is An Online Threat Considered a Crime?

When does offensive, violent or threatening language cross the (digital) line and become a crime? Can a threat be determined by an objective standard alone, or does the First Amendment require greater...

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Understanding the Basics of Shopping Center Leases

Shopping center leases are a private contract between individuals, which means that there is no one set way that the contracts work. The person leasing the space in the shopping center and the landlor...

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Property Classified As Commercial Real Estate

The term commercial real estate is a broad term. It generally refers to any property other than a single family home or a residential lot in a neighborhood. If real estate makes money, is rented out, ...

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Construction Delays: How to Protect Your Rights

When you enter into a building project, it is important to have a construction contract that outlines a deadline for completion and a contract that specifies what is to occur in the event of a delay. ...

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Open Container Laws

This article describes the misdemeanor charges associated, the possible defenses involved and consequences of an open container violation. State laws prohibit open alcoholic beverages in a vehicle. Wh...

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Who is eligible for parole?

Each offender has a "parole eligibility date," which is the first time they have the opportunity for parole. This is generally set at one-third of the sentenced term. If the offender is paroled before...

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Misdemeanor Arson

Definitions of misdemeanor arson vary by state, so the defensive options will also vary. Some states, like Arizona, allow defendants to raise voluntary intoxication, or being drunk, as a defense. Othe...

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Out-of-State DUI Convictions

Getting an out-of-state DUI can cause more than just headaches. In fact, handling a DUI in another state can cost a significant amount of money, not to mention the worry over how the out-of-state DUI ...