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The Seventh Circuit’s Interpretation of “Sexual Activity”

April 27th, 2014

Due to recent case law developments, whether or not a person will face a minimum 10-year sentence for attempted sexual enticement of a minor depends on how his jurisdiction chooses to define two words: sexual activity. As of now, at least two circuits have chosen vastly different definitions. With the increase of internet related crimes, this question is […]

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White Collar Crime – Question of Guilty Plea

November 14th, 2012

In January 2009, Allan Sloan, senior editor at large for Fortune Magazine, was interviewed by NPR news. The subject of the interview was putting white collar crime in perspective—historically and recently. White collar crime is misunderstood by the general public because the vast majority of the public does not understand finance. Because our country is […]

Tags: acquittal, finance, White collar crime
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The Court of Public Opinion: the Defense of Sexual Misconduct charges against Women

November 12th, 2012

Recently Sarah Jones has been in the spotlight because of accusations of sexual misconduct. Jones was a teacher in Kentucky while also a professional football cheerleader for the Bengals. She was accused of sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old student while in a position of authority over him. She had been in the media before, when […]

Tags: position of authority, public opinion, Sandusky, Sarah Jones, sex, Sexual Misconduct
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False Accusations of Molestation: Is it possible Jerry Sandusky is innocent?

November 9th, 2012

In light of the sentencing that took place today, giving former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky 30-60 years in prison for a conviction of child molestation, the discussion should be opened: is it possible that Sandusky is innocent? He has stood by his position of innocence from the beginning of the investigation, even saying […]

Tags: child molestation, children, gray area, Jerry Sandusky
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Can the Government Use GPS Tracking Data without a Search Warrant?

November 8th, 2012

Recently, USA v. Jones has landed in judicial limbo. First the conviction and the life sentence that resulted were thrown out in appeal by the Supreme Court on these grounds: The Supreme Court tossed out GPS data that led to Jones’ conviction, along with Jones’ conviction and life term on Jan. 23 in one of […]

Tags: 4th amendment, big brother, cell-site data, gps, search and seizure
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Pseudoephedrine Ban pushed in Southern District of Missouri counties aimed at reducing Drug Crimes

November 7th, 2012

Law officials in Missouri have been pushing to make pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the making of crystal meth, a controlled substance. This news comes along with the designation Missouri received of being America’s top methamphetamine producing state. Officials in St. Charles and Franklin counties report that there are enough votes to pass a ban […]

Tags: crystal meth, drug crimes, methamphetamines, pseudoephedrine, southern district of Missouri
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Obama Struggles with Hard Questions on Immigration Reform in Univision Interview

November 1st, 2012

While President Barack Obama has a decided lead over the Hispanic vote, that did not make his appearance easy on the Spanish language channel Univision. He was asked hard questions that Latinos are very concerned about when voting in the upcoming elections. One interesting question was posed by Jorge Ramos, about why the president had […]

Tags: Fast and Furious, immigration, immigration reform, Latino, Obama, Spanish, Univision
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Immigration Law protested as ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law Takes effect

October 28th, 2012

The controversial so called “show me your papers” provision took effect this week, amid much criticism. Civil Rights activists say that this provision will open the door to racial profiling. Activists gathered outside the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 calling, “No papers, No Fear!” The provision has both […]

Tags: customs enforcement, immigration, immigration law, racial profiling
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The Effects of the Fast and Furious Scandal on the Gun Control Debate

October 22nd, 2012

Recently the fast and furious scandal has made national headlines. Fourteen Federal employees were cited in an internal report by the US Justice Department’s Inspector General. Kenneth Melson, former Director of the US Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, has retired and Jason Weinstein, a deputy in the Justice Department’s criminal division, has resigned amid […]

Tags: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Fast and Furious, Firearms, Gun Crimes, Second Amendment rights
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Sudafed Ban in Southern District of Missouri will reduce Drug Crimes

October 16th, 2012

Law officials in Missouri have been pushing to make pseudoephedrine (commonly known as Sudafed), a key ingredient in the making of crystal meth, a controlled substance. This news comes along with the designation Missouri received of being America’s top methamphetamine producing state. Officials in St. Charles and Franklin counties report that there are enough votes […]

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