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On its face, the field of accounting may seem anything but glamorous. Compared to the famous fictional sleuthing of forensic specialists like Sherlock Holmes and "CSI"'s Horatio Cane, the bespectacled accountant seems drab and boring. But as high profile cases of white collar crime, bank fraud, terrorist funding and computer scams... more »
Our legal system is based on the concept "innocent until proven guilty," but the terminology is a little different when referring to a presidential pardon. Granting a pardon is not a way for the President to make amends for a person being wrongly convicted; a pardon forgives the the person for committing the crime.
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When it comes to sentencing for crimes, the law can provide a maximum sentence, a minimum or a range. A sentencing scheme designed as a range is said to be indiscriminate, and the judge is at his own discretion within the parameters of the law. To assist his determination, and help maintain impartiality, sentencing guidelines can... more »
Have you ever wondered what prison food tastes like? Since most people will hopefully never have a chance to try jailhouse cuisine, it's no surprise that there is a lot of curiosity surrounding the issue. It is also no shock that there has been a lot of debate over the meals that are served to prisoners. more »
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. The laws pertaining to DUI are remarkably similar throughout the nation. What differs from state to state is the punishment for DUI. more »
Sexual harassment is much more common in the schoolyard than in the workplace, so it is important to educate your children about this issue at an... more »
Sentencing a first-time offender to probation is a sticky subject. Giving probation for a non-violent misdemeanor or felony often feels... more »
After serving part of a sentence, a prisoner can win parole, release from a correctional facility into a community where he or she will finish the... more »
Assault with a deadly weapon is the act of menacing another person with a weapon that could cause death. This is usually a gun, but it doesn't... more »
Arkansas has very strict laws in place to punish offenders found guilty of dealing crack cocaine. In most cases, mandatory minimum prison... more »
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