http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org Criminal Law Review blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:40:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the best ways of performing background check on people is to have access to the federal court records. This database contains essential information relevant to your investigation. The information that you shall get from this lookup contains records of people having court cases that belong to the federal ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/16/a-background-check-on-people-using-federal-court-records/ Many fail to realize just how serious a charge of DUI is and instead treat it as just a minor traffic offense. In reality the consequences of being charged with driving under the influence can be far reaching and last long after you have served any penalty handed down. So ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/15/why-you-need-a-qualified-dui-attorney/ Assault and battery are both constituents of trespass to the person, which protects the claimant against interference with his or her person. However these acts need to be carried out intentionally, by direct and immediate actions and are actionable per se, meaning no proof of damage is necessary. To the ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/14/what-is-the-difference-between-assault-and-battery/ What is recklessness? - Recklessness is the taking of an unjustified risk; a person could be reckless as to a consequence occurring or to the actual circumstance. However, not all risk-taking is unreasonable; circumstances may exist which justify taking a risk. Whether taking a risk is justifiable depends on balancing ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/13/is-the-law-on-recklessness-too-harsh/ Some states have a special option for first time DUI offenders call a DUI Diversion Program. If you do not have a previous conviction, have not been on diversion before, and your arrest wasn't the result of an accident, you might be eligible for such a program. Kansas and Oregon ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/12/what-is-dui-diversion/ With a DUI charge you are possibly facing jail time, community service work, probation and driving privileges. On top of that, the judge in a DUI case can also impose additional monetary penalties. So how bad is it going to get when it comes to DUI fines and fees? That ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/11/dui-fines-and-fees-what-a-conviction-may-cost-you/ The courts recognize several different types of sex crimes and with the expansion of the World Wide Web and cell functions, the laws are constantly changing to reflect this new technology. Whatever the charge is, you need a sex crime attorney on your side that is up-to-date on the current ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/10/sex-crime-attorney-why-hiring-a-sex-crime-attorney-is-in-the-best-interest-of-the-accused/ In legal terms, an expungement is a legal procedure where someone who is a first time offender tries to have the records of their offense sealed by the courts, thus making them unable to be seen in police and federal criminal databases. When the record is sealed, the legal term ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/09/expungement-how-long-does-it-take-to-expunge-a-criminal-record/ Being arrested for drunk driving in Virginia is a scary experience. Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) are unaware of their rights, and choose not to fight their case. This is a huge mistake! The penalties for drinking and driving are severe, and may include ... http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/08/how-to-choose-a-dui-defense-attorney/ Many people are very conscious of their personal space. When this is invaded, you can feel uncomfortable and even violated. However, when this invasion turns into full assault, it can leave you physically and emotionally scarred. There are several types of assault that interfere with your safety and well-being.Read more http://criminal-law-review.legal-questions.org/2010/03/07/types-of-assault/