When the beneficiary dies before the will maker, or testator, the gift to the beneficiary is said to have lapsed. Some states have anti-lapse statutes so that when a beneficiary does die before the te...
Possession of marijuana is illegal in Texas. No bills to legalize marijuana have been proposed in any form since 2008. For purposes of Texas law, marijuana is spelled'marihuana' in all statutes. If yo...
'Possession' in Texas can be either physical or constructive. Physical possession, as it sounds, is physically having the marijuana on your person. Constructive possession means having some degree of ...
Mail fraud occurs when the US Postal Service is used in any way to commit a crime (i.e., to unlawfully obtain money or items of value)....
Public corruption involves a breach of public trust and/or abuse of position by federal, state, or local officials and their private sector accomplices....
A kickback is effectively a quid-pro-quo bribe designed to help or influence an individual, company, or government entity....
The following is a transcript of an interview with Florida personal injury attorney, Jason Turchin, conducted on February 9, 2007. In this interview, Mr. Turchin discusses the laws that govern crime v...
When you are found guilty by a judge or jury after a trial, you can appeal the conviction. When you learn of your loss at trial, state or have your attorney state on the record that you will file an a...
If you have hired an attorney of your own, it is your responsibility to pay that attorney. Should you run out of funds to do so before the trial takes place, you will be forced to switch to the servic...
The crime of perjury is very specific. If after taking an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, the witness then intentionally gives false testimony, he has committed the ...
A witness' testimony can and often does vary from hearing to hearing, potentially opening him up to perjury charges. However, a witness generally will not be charged with perjury, the willful and inte...
A person commits the crime of perjury when he deliberately and intentionally makes false statements under oath. He will not be charged with perjury unless the evidence demonstrates that he is intentio...
Under most state criminal codes, bribery is a crime involving the corruption of public officials. Anyone who gives a public servant money or other valuables in exchange for services in a specified way...
When you've been arrested for a DUI (driving while under the influence), your major concern is likely to be getting out of jail and putting the whole matter behind you - as quickly as possible. Unfor...
Florida now has an ignition interlock program that requires ignition interlock devices to be installed on vehicles of certain people convicted of DUIs (driving while under the influence). Here's what...
Millions of tourists visit Florida every year. They come to spend time at the beaches, visit Disney and take cruises. Unfortunately, some end up leaving Florida with more than they came with - in pa...
The question of whether to take a breathalyzer test when you've been pulled over for a DUI (driving while under the influence) can be difficult. Most of know the consequences of taking the test, but ...
Links to information about DWI law in Texas and how to find a Texas DWI lawyer....
Find information about South Carolina blood alcohol concentration, DUI conviction laws, and how to find a DUI lawyer or attorney....
One-stop resource for Missouri DUI/DWI laws, Missouri Codes, and information on finding a Missouri DUI/DWI attorney....
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