When defining violent charges, it can be hard to see where the lines cross from simple assault to assault to battery. It’s important to know the difference between the penalties for each and to know how to avoid charges that are more severe than necessary. Assault Simple Simple assault describes instances that involve a […]
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Drunk Driving Fatalities Spike in July
Summertime means more people enjoying the great outdoors and exploring new places. However, across the United States, summer is also a time when it’s extremely dangerous to be on the road, either as a driver or as a passenger. A number of factors contribute to high drunk driving rates in the summer months. Many of […]
California Judges Scramble to Prevent Death Penalty Resurgence
California is well-known as a bastion of liberalism. The perpetual “blue state” is no stranger to high taxes and government regulations, and last year nearly voted to legalize marijuana. But California’s criminal justice system doesn’t extend as far to the left, illustrated by the state’s rejection of the American Law Institute’s Model Penal Code, and […]