Lying and manipulating other people are unethical behaviors. They are also against the law. Fraud is the formal legal term for when one person tricks, manipulates or lies to another. People engage in fraud for reasons that range from financial to personal gain....
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What are my 4th Amendment rights and how do I protect them?
There are a variety of important criminal defense rights and protections that accused individuals should be familiar with. One such protection accused individuals may be familiar with, but may also have questions concerning, includes their 4th Amendment search and...
Criminal defense protections for DUI charges
Drunk driving charges can alter the daily life of an accused individual in a dramatic way. DUI charges can leave the accused individual facing the inability to drive and may even result in threats to their freedom and possibly significant fines. The list of potential...
Felony charges and the criminal defenses to them
Felony charges are some of the most serious charges an accused individual can face. One way of understanding how serious felony charges are is by understanding how they differ from misdemeanor criminal charges. All criminal charges are serious and carry potentially...
Legal help with drug charges
Drug-related crimes can lead to significant potential penalties and consequences for accused individuals. As a result, accused individuals have to be familiar with their criminal defense protections and rights and how to develop a criminal defense strategy. Drug...
Do you know what happens at a DUI checkpoint?
Some people go their entire life without ever driving through a DUI checkpoint. Others, however, seem to encounter these all too often. Knowing what to expect at a DUI checkpoint in Virginia can go a long way in helping you avoid trouble. There's no way of knowing...
Methods of fighting a traffic ticket
Alleged traffic violations ranging from speeding to running a red light can result in serious negative consequences for everyday drivers who have been pulled over and cited. In an attempt to avoid these penalties, it is helpful for individuals facing a traffic ticket...
Understanding sex offender registries and what they involve
Sex offender registries are important for any accused individual facing sex crimes charges, accusations and allegations to understand. Sex offender registries have significant consequences for individuals accused of sex offenses and violent crimes which is why accused...
The serious nature of drug charges
All drug charges are serious, including drug trafficking and drug distribution charges. Drug charges can carry particularly significant penalties and consequences which is why accused individuals should be familiar with criminal defense protections to drug charges and...
White collar crimes basics
The term white collar crime refers to a variety of different types of crime which is why it is helpful to understand what the category of crime refers to and what the different crimes are included in the definition. White collar crimes typically, in general, involve...