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Overview of Florida DUI Law: The DUI Process and Penalties in Florida

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Florida Felony Process and Sentencing: Florida Arrest, Trial, and Prison Terms in Criminal Felony Cases

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The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution: Universal Voting Rights for Women Begins in Seneca Falls, NY

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The Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution: National Prohibition of Intoxicating Alcoholic Beverages

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The Seventeenth Amendment to the US Constitution: The Direct Election of United States Senators

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The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution: Taxing All Types of Income Becomes Constitutional

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The Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution: The Last of the Reconstruction Amendments Addresses Voting Rights

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The Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution: The Federal Government’s Authority is Imposed Upon the States

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The Politics of the Thirteenth Amendment: Treating a Wound in the US Constitution

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The Twelfth Amendment of the US Constitution: Changing the Rules in Response to the Rise of Political Parties

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The Eleventh Amendment's Curious History: Amending the Constitution to Overrule the Supreme Court

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The Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution: A Limitation on Federal Power Largely Ignored

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The US Constitution's Ninth Amendment: Protecting the Unenumerated Natural Rights of Man

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The Third Amendment to the US Constitution: Quartering of Soldiers in Private Homes Forbidden

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Ratification of the US Constitution: Article VII Required Less than Unanimous Consent

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The Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution: Article VI and Why Federal Law Overrules State Law

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Amending the United States Constitution: The Amendment Provisions of the US Constitution's Article V

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Copyright Infringement of Internet Articles: Significant Penalties for Stealing a Writer’s Work

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Obligations of US States & Federal Government: Article Four of the United States Constitution

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The US Supreme Court's Power and Authority: An Overview of Article III of the US Constitution

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An Overview of Article I of the US Constitution: The Organization, Election, Duties & Powers of the US Congress

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The Election & Powers of the US President: Article II of the US Constitution, an Overview

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Florida's New Car "Lemon Law": Auto Warranty Enforcement in Florida

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Florida Misdemeanor Law: The Significant Consequences of Minor Criminal Offenses

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution: Excessive Bail & Fines, Cruel & Unusual Punishment

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Perjury In the Courts, Congress & Legislatures: Sosa, Bonds, Clemens, Burris and The Truth

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Probable Cause for Police to Make an Arrest: Fourth Amendment Considerations & Consequences

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The Second Amendment to the US Constitution: The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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The First Amendment to the US Constitution: Freedoms of Religion, Speech, Press and Assembly

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The US Process of Issuing Arrest Warrants: The Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement in Action

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Juvenile Law Focus is Rehabilitation: Children are Considered Delinquents not Criminals

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Plea Bargaining in Criminal Cases: Achieving a Specific Outcome for a Guilty Plea

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US Constitutional Rights for Criminal Defendants: The Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment

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Appealing a Criminal Conviction: Appeals From the Trial court to the Supreme Court

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Drew Peterson Hearsay Exception: Can Kathleen Savio's & Stacy Peterson's Statements Convict Drew?

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Miranda Warnings and Incriminating Statements: The Three Part Test for Using a Defendant's Statements in Court

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Interstate Extradition in the United States: Returning a Fugitive to the State of the Crime

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The Law of Negligence: Duty, Breach of Duty, Injury & Causation

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The History of Crucifixion: The Torture of Jesus Was a Common Practice

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The Purpose of Criminal Punishment: Why Impose Penalties on Law Breakers?

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Illinois Criminal Sentencing Law: Supervision, Conditional Discharge, Jail or Prison

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Circumstantial Evidence in an American Trial: Facts Inferring Other Facts

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Rod Blagojevich Challenges Impeachment Rules: Illinois Senate Rules May Violate US Constitution

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois Misdemeanor Law: Minor Criminal Offenses with Significant Consequences

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Roland Burris to Succeed Barack Obama in Senate: Blagojevich Appointment Approved Despite Impeachment

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois House Impeaches Rod Blagojevich: Governor Accused of Corruption and Abuse of Power

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Actor, Playwright Sam Shepard Arrested for DUI: The DUI Process is the Same for Celebrities

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New Illinois 2009 DUI Laws: Illinois Requires Breath Testing of DUI Offender to Drive

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Blagojevich Announces Senate Appointment: Can Burris be Stopped from Taking Obama’s Senate Seat?

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois Moves to Impeach Rod Blagojevich: The Impeachment Process Explained

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Arrested: Criminal Complaint Used for Swift Action

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Exclusionary Rule in US Criminal Trials: Protections from Warrantless Search and Seizure

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The Double Jeopardy Clause: The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

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Florida Implied Consent DUI Suspensions: The Administrative Hearing Process

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Orders of Protection in Illinois: Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

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Florida Implied Consent Laws: Administrative License Suspension in DUI Cases

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The Entrapment Defense for Criminal Defendants: The Government Made Me Do It

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Driving Suspended in Florida: A Serious Crime with Increasing Penalties

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Fairness Doctrine & the Obama Administration: Democrats Favor Broadcast Regulation

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Right to a Jury Trial: A Positive Right in the American Constitution

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Civil Law Process: How a Lawsuit Proceeds

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension Law: The Concept of Implied Consent in DUI Cases

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Gun Ownership by Convicted Felons: Exceptions to the Federal Prohibitions

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Secret Audio Recordings in the United States: Federal and State Recording Limits

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Police Searches of Automobiles: Fourth Amendment Protections

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The Miranda Warnings: Origin and Meaning: The Right to Remain Silent, the Right to an Attorney

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Principles of Criminal Liability: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Of What?

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

DUI Breath Testing in the United States: Determining Blood Alcohol Levels (BAC)

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois Criminal Expungement Law: Cases that Can Be Expunged or Sealed

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Felony Process in the United States: How 1 of Every 100 Americans are Jailed

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Driving Suspended in Illinois: A Criminal Offense, Not a Minor Traffic Ticket

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Illinois DUI Law: A Criminal and a Civil Case: The Loss of Freedom and/or a Suspended Driver’s License

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

The Crime of Domestic Battery: Domestic Violence: Involving Police, Prosecutors and Judges

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By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

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