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    Drugs, Money, and Society Many people say that the society that we live in today is drifting away from rehabilitation, and has moved in many aspects to over-criminalization and determined sentencing. While on the other hand, opponents to that perception believe that there are already many laws implemented in order to keep convictions and incarceration at a steady rate and that criminalization of certain offenses is needed to curve crime today. In California, the possession of an illegal…

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    seriously, and are perhaps quicker to suspect someone they initially believe to be driving without a license. There are many reasons why someone may be charged with driving without a license, and nearly all of them provide an avenue towards having the misdemeanor charge reduced to an infraction, or have it dismissed altogether. The first reason one may be charged for driving without a license is the most obvious: operating a motor vehicle without the proper license. The second reason…

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    than 5 DUI hearings and some no shows. There was a DUI case were I got to hear the attorney and his client talking about it once it was done. The attorney was telling his client that it was a good thing he plead no contest because it fell under misdemeanor, even though, there…

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    There are a wide variety of legal consequences in the United States regarding alcohol and drugs. If you are under 21 and are caught purchasing, possessing or consuming alcohol you will be charged with a misdemeanor. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you could be charged with a large fine or spend up to a year in jail. Other possible consequences include losing your license, a fine, community service or an informational essay like this. This would be on your record for the rest of your life…

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    and moderating. The Brazilian Constitution is the framework for the federal government of Brazil; it maintains the organization and gives fair rights to all the citizens. (Rosenn) The impeachment process concerns when an official is accused of a misdemeanor and is put on trial to be removed from office. The process in Brazil is both similar and different then the impeachment process of the United States. In the Brazilian constitution Articles 85 and 86 state the procedures for their process on…

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    There are three major components for a criminal act to be punishable. First it must have a harmful effect on society, contain criminal intent (men’s rea), and actus rea. First, to determine when a criminal act can be punishable one must distinguish between mala in se and mala prohibita. Mala in se is dangerous act such as rape or murder, and mala prohibita are acts that are deemed illegal by statutory law. A society expects to be protected and safe in their nation, and when a crime is committed…

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    lowest level of the Virginia court system and is the most common court citizens of Virginia have contact with. The General District Court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that conducts trials involving traffic infractions and other criminal misdemeanor offenses, hears civil cases involving amounts of under $25,000, and holds preliminary hearings in felony cases. They do not conduct jury trials and all cases are heard and decided by the judge. There are 32 judicial districts of the General…

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    for a while, then decides to take a few inexpensive electronics without paying for them. He ends up stealing about $200 worth of items. The theft is documented on the security camera and Joe is caught. He is charged with petty theft, which is a misdemeanor and can result in up to a year in jail. How wrong were Joe's actions? _____ (1 = extremely immoral; 7 = perfectly okay) How extreme should the punishment be for Joe? _____ (1 = severe; 7 = lenient) Grand Theft: Joe walks into a…

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    years (Travis & Edwards, 2015). On the other hand, jails are local facility that housed people that committed wrongdoings or at different stages of the criminal process (Travis & Edwards, 2015). Jails usually housed people that are imprisoned of misdemeanors and serve sentences of 1 year or less (Travis & Edwards, 2015).…

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    Criminal defense attorneys are skilled professionals who have experience defending their clients against serious felony or misdemeanor criminal charges. The best criminal defense professionals have completed years of education in the law and criminal defense fields and they have hundreds of hours of real-world courtroom experience facing aggressive prosecutors. When faced with a criminal complaint, the defendant must know how to find the best defense team available in order to increase their…

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