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In a criminal setting articles examine crime and punishment and how society protects itself. The rights of criminal defendant are explained to show the efforts to protect citizens from their government..
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The Election & Powers of the US President
In: Law
The President of the United States is considered to be the most powerful individual in the world. The principal source of this power is Article II of the US Constitution. more...
In: Law
A new car is among the largest purchase someone makes. All vehicle systems are expected to work properly. Florida has special protections for new car buyers. more...
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
While less serious than felonies, a Florida misdemeanor arrest and guilty finding leads to criminal records with the FBI and state police. more...
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It grants certain rights in the context of criminal prosecutions. more...
Perjury In the Courts, Congress & Legislatures
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
A 2003 positive steroid test may cause legal trouble for Sammy Sosa given his March 17, 2005 testimony before Congress. He is not the only one with perjury problems. more...
Probable Cause for Police to Make an Arrest
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
A police officer cannot arrest a citizen without a warrant based upon a hunch or mere suspicion. He must have "probable cause". more...
The Second Amendment to the US Constitution
In: Law
The Second Amendment addresses gun possession. Its language gives support to advocates of strong gun controls or only limited regulation of citizen ownership. more...
The First Amendment to the US Constitution
In: Law
The Bill of Rights limits the Federal Government in regulating citizen conduct. The First Amendment restricts Federal action in the areas of religion, speech, press and a more...
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Ontario Small Claims Courts to Raise Its Monetary Limits to $25,000
In: Law
By: Angela Browne
Negligence And Canadian Tort Law
In: Law
Parents Demand Accountability in Children's Aid
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
By: Angela Browne
Should Child Protection Agencies be More Accountable
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
By: Angela Browne
In: Crime
By: Scott Hayden
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