Jared Ray Hale, a 28-year-old former marine sergeant will spend 11 years in state prison for his involvement with a fatal DUI. DUI Sentence Hale received a sentence of 11 years in prison for killing three of his fellow marines
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The difference between federal crime and state crime is largely determined by jurisdiction. Jurisdiction determines the kinds of cases that either federal courts or state courts are authorized to hear. Federal Court and State Court There are both state courts
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If you have been wrongly accused of assault and/or battery, there are a number of defenses that can be employed to help prove your innocence. Work with an Assault and Battery Defense Attorney Working with a defense attorney will help ensure
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The term “homicide” applies to the act of one person killed another person. But within the distinction of unlawful homicides, there are two other distinctions: Murder and Manslaughter. Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter The main defining difference between “murder” and
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A driver for Uber is being investigated for sexually assaulting a woman he was driving. Alleged Sexual Assault The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by the driver was waiting for a ride between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. when
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In March 2014 Airport police and the LAPD detained 14 people and made 6 arrests during what would be touted as the raid that broke up one of the biggest property thefts to happen at Los Angeles International Airport. No
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There are so many various incidents that fall under the word of “crime.” But when it comes to how it is legally tried, there are two distinct courts in the US – federal courts and state courts. Below we outline
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If you’ve recently been charged with a theft crime, you’ll want to know exactly what the charge means. Theft Crimes Los Angeles defines theft crime as the criminal act of taking another person’s property (or money) without the permission of
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You’ve probably heard the word “indictment” on the news or in court shows. But what exactly does it mean? And what does it mean for a person that has been indicted? “Indictment” An indictment is a formal accusation of a
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