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Your Rights
How to Find Low Cost Criminal Attorneys
When it comes to picking an attorney, felons have many pricing and fee options to pick from. In fact, you can easily find low cost criminal attorneys because of the different models that law firms deploy.
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Types of Felonies
When Does Vandalism Become a Felony?
Is vandalism a felony? While it may seem like a petty crime, the act of vandalism can often be considered a felony. There are many different forms of vandalism, and the range of punishments scales with the amount of damage caused. Vandalism is one of the most common felonies that are committed each year, and it’s important to understand the…
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Choosing a Lawyer
What Do I Do If I’m Charged with a Felony?
If you find yourself with a felony charge - whether you're guilty or not, you're probably panicked and want to know where to start. Take a breath, and keep reading. We've got you covered.
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Types of Felonies
Is Piracy a Felony? Punishments and Fines for Illegal Downloading
Many people think that they can download songs illegally or stream pirated movies online without getting into trouble. This is especially true when consumers don’t understand how illegal downloading laws work. In reality, anyone who uses copyrighted materials or intellectual property without the owners’ permission may face hundreds of thousands in fines for illegal downloading violations. The prison sentences aren’t…
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Choosing a Lawyer
How Do You Pick a Good Lawyer?
If you are a convicted felon, a lawyer can help you greatly. It is difficult to argue your case against a team of experienced government prosecutors, in the first place. Because of this, many people will pay the lawyer retainer fee or the average attorney hourly rate to get professional representation. In fact, the rise of no win, no pay…
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Types of Felonies
14 of the Most Common Felonies
Committing a felony crime can put a black mark on your record that could potentially last a lifetime. Unfortunately, as serious as a felony crime is, they are widespread, and often the guilty party has no idea that they are committing a felony. So, to help sort it all out, below is a list of 14 of the most common…
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Life After Release
Consequences of a Felony Conviction & Your Rights as a Felon
A felony charge results in much more severe penalties than those of misdemeanors. Because of this, punishments are going to be longer, fines will be higher, and there are consequences that will follow through the rest of a felon's life - such as loss of rights and stigmas.
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Your Rights
Currently Housed Inmates and Early Release
The criminal justice system punishes wrongdoers for their crimes. Equally as important, the objective behind incarcerating felons revolves around making them better people that will not commit the same offenses in the future. Because of this, currently housed inmates might walk out free or successfully reduce their sentence after they demonstrate good behavior. Prisoners who are guilty of all types…
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Types of Felonies
Is a DUI a Criminal Offense?
Every year, the police stop and arrest more than one million Americans for driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. While each state deals with DUI violations differently, the problem is common nationwide. If you are charged with driving under the influence, the true DUI cost goes beyond the initial bail money, attorney fees, and other related…
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Life After Release
How to Expunge a Felony
According to a study in 2010, nearly eight percent of the population has a felony conviction. This comes with a felony on record for life, unless actions are taken to have them removed or the records sealed. California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Washington remove a felony from record after seven years. In…
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