While the Coronavirus Hurts Many, It Helps Some COVID-19 has taken hundreds of thousands of lives around the globe. Every day, you may read a new coronavirus update regarding new cases, possible cures and cities reopening. But have you heard about how COVID-19 is helping prisoners on death row live a little longer? While this is a significant victory for some, numerous prisoners across the nation ...
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You asked to borrow one of your neighbor’s rare books. They obliged, but they were gone when you went to return it. Your neighbors went on vacation. By the time they returned, you both forgot about it. A few months, later you get an unexpected visit from the police accusing you of theft. Could this really happen? Can you be charged with stealing a borrowed item? Mens Rea In law, the specific ...
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A hypothetical for you: your boss gives you money to invest in a new type of software for your company, and instead of purchasing the software, you use that money to pay your rent. That is theft by conversion. Broadly speaking, theft by conversion is when a person receives permission to use personal property or funds and then takes control of this property in a way that violates the initial ...
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While the Coronavirus Hurts Many, It Helps Some COVID-19 has taken hundreds of thousands of lives around the globe. Every day, you may read a new coronavirus update regarding new cases, possible cures and cities reopening. But have you heard about how COVID-19 is helping prisoners on death row live a little longer? While this is a significant victory for some, numerous prisoners across the nation ...
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If you are accused of a sex crime involving a minor under consenting age, you could face elevated criminal charges and more severe punishments. Below, we explain what you need to know about Florida’s age of consent laws and how these laws can affect your criminal charges. Age of Consent in Florida Age of consent is the legal age at which a minor can legally consent to participate in sexual ...
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Being accused of sexual assault can have long-term consequences. If you are involved in a situation which may lead to sexual assault allegations, or you have already been wrongfully accused, it is important to take steps to protect your rights. Sexual assault charges may lead to fines, prison sentences, registration as a sex offender, and other legal punishments. Thus, you should take sexual ...
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