| Prosecutorial Misconduct |
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| Prosecutorial misconduct is where the prosecutor has engaged in some type of improper behavior before or during a case. For the prosecutor to be guilty of misconduct she must have knowingly engaged in an improper act. If the prosecutor used evidence that she believed was authentic and real although it was not, she would not be guilty of prosecutorial misconduct. There are numerous instances that constitute misconduct. Some of the instances of misconduct include:More... |
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| SOLICITATION |
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| A person commits the offense of solicitation if he or she, with the intent that a capital or a first degree felony be committed, requests, commands, or attempts to induce another person to commit the felony or to make the other person a party to the felony. More... |
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| Sexual Exploitation of Children |
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| The crime of sexual exploitation of children is a highly prosecuted crime especially in the past decade. There are actually sub-categories with respect to the underlying offense of sexual exploitation of children. More... |
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| DUI Defenses |
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| If one is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI), or operating under the influence (OUI), there are numerous defenses one could raise prior to trial by way of a motion to suppress evidence or to dismiss the charges or during trial. Some of the most common and potential defenses are discussed below in more detail.More... |
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| Overview of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970 RICO |
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| RICO was enacted in response to the threat to the American economy from the unfettered growth of organized crime. RICO was intended to assist in remedying the inhabitation of the development of admissible evidence necessary to bring criminal charges against individuals involved in organized crime. The United States Congress enacted RICO in the hope that it would in part permit prosecutors to revitalize corrupted interstate enterprises into legal businesses. More... |
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