When defendants are advised that they are about to attend their bail hearing, many are eager to get a bail set so that they can then post a bond. Unfortunately, many are surprised when they are hit with a high or excessive bail. If a defendant cannot make bail, he may want to seek a bond reduction. Each state provides rules and procedures for obtaining a bail reduction; however, the general rule is that the burden on proving the need for a reduction is on…
It has been defined clearly who can and cannot have the ability to possess a concealed weapon. Every year, thousands of individuals are charged with offenses that are weapon related. This ride of these offenses continues to rise as the years pass. Below are a few of the circumstances that do not allow you to carry a concealed weapon. One offense that breaks the laws regarding firearms is the illegal trafficking of weapons. This includes the unlawful distribution and sale of firearms,…
These are the tools that are used to check for illicit drugs. The drug test kits are used by employers, hospitals, law enforcement, and even homes. It is estimated around the world there are millions of people who are using these illicit drugs but most will are not honest about doing it because it is illegal and they do not want to get in trouble with the law. There are several different testing kits with the biggest difference between all of them is…
Domestic violence, or family violence, is violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour in a relationship. There are many types of domestic violence, including emotional, sexual, social, financial, spiritual and physical abuse. If you’re dealing with domestic violence, there are a number of organisations that can offer you help and support. This can help if: you’re in an abusive relationship you don’t know what to do about your abusive relationship you don’t know where to go to get help. What is domestic…
When it comes to theft, there are a variety of laws and issues – no case is the same. You need to get an experienced theft lawyer who can address the law with your specific case, no matter what kind of theft you have been charged with. Shoplifting Shoplifting can mean a pack of gum or a computer taken from a store. Because theft can actually be a complicated case, speak with an experienced criminal law practice if facing such a…
What is a Young Offender Institution? Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) are prisons for 15-21 year olds. They are run by the Prison Service as part of the prison estate as a whole. YOIs are distinct from Secure Training Centres and Local Authority Secure Children’s Homes, which focus on different types of youth offenders and therefore have different staffing and accommodation specifications. The core distinction is that Young Offender Institutions have a lower staff to offender ratio, reflecting the focus of…
Identity Theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in America today.The Federal Trade Commission (FDC) reported that a stolen ID is used an average of 30 times before the victim finds out about it. This also means it can take up to one year before you become aware your identity has been stolen. In fact, as you are reading this article, you may already be an Identity Theft victim and not even know it. Scary to contemplate, isn’t it? Although the statistics…
Guns have been thrust back into the national discourse recently, in the wake of the mass shooting in downtown Toronto and the federal government’s plans to explore a potential “full ban” on handguns and assault weapons. There are various measures of these things and you’ve likely heard some statistics thrown around, in isolation. But these numbers don’t always paint a particularly clear picture. Taken together, however, the data provides a more nuanced perspective. So, to that end, we’ve gathered decades’ worth of numbers from…
Many people all over the country have guns in their homes. It is very important for people in this situation to learn all that they can about the law that are in place to ensure firearm safety within their homes. Here is some information about this subject. One of the first things that should be done with regards to firearm safety is to ensure that there is a cabinet or other type of storage unit for the firearms to be put in when…
Young people have rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with the police and breaking the law. A crime is an act that breaks one of Canada’s criminal laws. A crime is sometimes called “an offence”. For example, if someone robs a bank, they have committed the crime of robbery, which is an offence under theCriminal Code of Canada. If a person is 12 to 17 years old and is charged with a crime, the Youth Criminal Justice Act applies. TheYouth…