Other Business Crime
This is FindLaw’s collection of Other Business Crimes articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Here you will find information on important matters such as how a Federal Grand Jury works, and what to do if you are a crime victim. You’ll also find information on the diverse cultural makeup of many communities and whether or not cultural plurality requires the criminal justice system to modify its approach, particularly in handling recent immigrants. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Other Business Crime Articles
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Helpful Hints for Individuals Suspected of Criminal Activity
Call an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. The attorney can advise you of your rights while in police custody and help protect you from hurting your chances in court. He or she can prepare for and appear at your arraignment, arguing ...
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High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Constitutional and Historic Limits on Impeachment for Criminal Attacks upon State
The House of Representatives can only adopt a bill of impeachment if it finds under Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution that the President, or other federal officeholder, committed "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors ...
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Hiring an Attorney for DWI Prosecution
Faced with a DWI, especially a first offense, it would be natural to ask "Do I need to hire an attorney?". Technically, the answer is no. There is no requirement in Minnesota that a person charged with DWI be represented by an attorney. There are ...
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Holdout Juror’s Removal Necessitates Reversals Judge May Have Tried To Avoid Mistrial
A federal appellate court has overturned six narcotics convictions because the judge presiding over the Brooklyn trial may have removed a holdout juror in order to prevent a hung jury. During deliberations, the trail judge questioned the juror's ...
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HUNTER SAFETY: A Criminal Defense Attorney’s Perspective
When you practice law in the criminal defense area, much of your clientele is addicted to drugs or alcohol, many have prior criminal and juvenile records, and some have committed our society's most horrible offenses. Most criminal defense attorneys ...
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Identity Theft: the FTC’S Response
Madam Chairman, and members of the Committee, I am Howard Beales, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission").(1) I appreciate the opportunity to present the Commission's views on one of the ...
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If You Are Arrested In Florida
If you are arrested in Florida, the decision whether to answer any questions is entirely your own. You should give this matter your careful consideration because oral statements, as well as, written statements will be received as evidence in court ...
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IME Doctor Withdrawn or Redesigned as a “Consultant” Must Still Provide Report Upon Demand
The independent medical examination (IME) is a discovery tool frequently utilized by litigators to ascertain the alleged injuries of an opposing party. See Code of Civil Procedure section 2032(c). Since the party requesting the IME selects the ...
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In an Expert, Knowledge May Not Equal Power
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. Just because an expert strikes you as the brightest guy on the planet, that doesn't mean he is the best witness for your case, says ...
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In an Expert, Passion Equals Credibility
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. Credibility is a key attribute in an expert witness, every trial lawyer would agree. But how do you gauge a potential expert's ...
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