A white collar crime is an offense that falls under criminal law. The phrase was coined in 1939 by Edwin Sutherland during a speech wherein he defined the term as a “crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.” The Department of Justice classifies it as illegal activities which are non-violent and mainly involve conventional concepts of illegal circumvention, breach of trust, deceit, deception, concealment, manipulation, and subterfuge.
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Say, you’re out for a night on the town with some friends. Your entourage hits several clubs over the metro and everyone has a good time. At this point, the line separating letting loose and having a little bit too much fun starts to blur.
It’s time for a sobering thought if you’re already feeling tipsy. You only need to think of the potential legal ramifications to know that the last thing you want is to get flagged down for drunk driving.
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The Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights ensures that anyone who has been accused of committing a criminal act receives a “speedy and public trial” and an “impartial jury.” It is the role of criminal defense attorneys to fulfill this promise of just treatment by the law.
A conscientious Chicago criminal defense lawyer ensures that a defendant's constitutional rights are protected. He works towards proving the innocence of the accused, thus acquitting all charges. Listed below are a few of the responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys:
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Spending the night in jail for an offense that you may or may not have committed is inconvenient, so you should know your rights when a member of the Chicago police force pulls you over, for instance, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). What should you do when you’re in this situation? What things should you not say to the cops to avoid jail time? Read on for tips most criminal lawyers like James McCarron would recommend.
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In the U.S., there are many federal laws, state laws, and local laws. A violation of any of these laws can spell penalties or jail time. For most law abiding citizens, even simple infractions are occasions for worry—more so if any charges have been filed in court. In such situations, defendants should consult criminal defense attorneys to better understand the charges being brought against them.
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