Sunday, January 31, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
About Floyd Mayweather
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Crime of Conspiracy
A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to break the law at some point in the not so distant future. In some jurisdictions, it is required that the parties who have formed the agreement have done some overt act in furtherance of their agreement. While many conspiracies are small, there is no limit on the number of individuals who can be charged with participating in the conspiracy.
The United States has adopted a rule on conspiracy that is somewhat broad. Here, a conspiracy is an agreement of two or more people to commit a crime or to accomplish a legal end through illegal actions. As an example of committing a crime to accomplish a legal end, agreeing to hold up a liquor store in an effort to take funds to give to a charity does not make holding up a liquor store legal, despite the fact that giving money to charity is not only legal but encouraged.
There is a misconception that in order for a conspiracy to be a conspiracy, it must have been planned in secret. While many of this type of crime are planned in secret, out of necessity, there are many conspiracies formed not in secret. Depending on the conspiracy, the level of secrecy required varies. Obviously, individuals planning a major event will use more secrecy than those that have conspired to turn stop signs upside down.
As for intent, the rules of conspiracy do not require that the prosecution show any specific intent by the named defendants to injure any specific person to establish that there was an illegal agreement in place. Instead of specific intent, the law usually only requires that the conspirators agree to engage in a certain illegal act. The intent for this crime is generally referred to as a "general intent" to violate the law.
Prosecutors in general like charging individuals and groups with conspiracy. They like it because, unlike accomplice liability, they don't have to prove the particular role of a specific conspirator. The person is guilty of the conspiracy because he or she entered into an agreement to commit some illegal act. For example, if two people decide to enter into an agreement to kill a third person, and this agreement can be proven, and the third person is actually killed, as a result of either conspirator, the prosecutor doesn't have to prove with specificity which of the conspirators pulled the trigger when the crime was committed. If the prosecutor had to prove who actually pulled the trigger, and both conspirators had handled the gun and left fingerprints, then both conspirators could demand an acquittal since the prosecutor would be unable to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, which conspirator pulled the trigger and which one merely checked the clip.
To be convicted of a conspiracy, a prosecutor must prove that a) the conspirators actually conspired to commit a crime and that b) the crime was committed by an individual involved in the conspiracy.
Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis is dedicated to giving each of his clients an opportunity to show that they are indeed innocent of whatever charges levied against them.
Joseph Devine
Friday, January 15, 2010
Citizine Community Political Forum 10/28/2008 - Part 7 of 9
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Forum on Forced DWI Blood Withdrawal in Austin Texas
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jail Release
If you have been arrested for a DWI or any other kind of arrest, you might be in need of a jail release lawyer. There are many details getting out of jail that you need to be aware of so that you can get yourself out as soon as possible.
There are a lot of stressful portions of getting out of jail that you need to make sure you are aware of. Jail-release is defined as, with the help of a lawyer, going through the court process to get yourself out of jail on some type of bond.
The first part of the whole procedure is the arrest. When you are arrested, the officer will then take you into booking. During booking you will photographed as well as fingerprinted to get your information in the system. You will then be put into a holding cell to await your bail hearing. Once you have been to your bail hearing, the judge will decide on a bail amount depending on what the offense was and all of your past record. This is the point where a lawyer would be very helpful. An Austin jail release lawyer can walk you through all of the hearing process and help you to get out of jail as quickly as possible.
If you are a first time offender with no prior arrests or anything of that nature, the court is more likely to be lenient on you because of your past. There are three different types of bail bonds that you can look at to help get you out of jail once the court as issued you a bail amount. This can be a hard process to handle if you don't have a lawyer to help you through the process and get you out of jail.
Anyone who is arrested and put in to jail is going to be in need of a lawyer to get out of jail. Getting out of jail can be a huge relief once you get through the process. The three types of bonds are personal bonds, bail bonds, and cash bonds. Personal bonds are the only type of jail release that doesn't involve any type of money. Personal bonds are usually for people with a minor offense and clean record who will give their word to the court to come back and appear at their trial hearing. Jail release lawyers can help you to decide on which bond will be the best one for your situation.
For more information, contact the Austin Jail Release Lawyers of Morales and Navarrete at http://www.austinjailreleaselawyer.com/
Joseph Devine
Austin's DWI hot spots
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Drug Trafficking in the US
If you or a loved one has been arrested for any type of crime, there are many things that are going through your head including their Austin jail release and what all the consequences are going to be that go along with their actions. There are many different types of crime and each of their punishments varies depending on the severity of the crime.
Drug trafficking, or illegal drug trade, can be a very serious offense in the state of Texas. There are many things that you should be aware of if you or someone you know is involved in a drug trafficking case. Illegal drug trade is defined as growing, distributing, and selling of any type of illegal drugs. Although this may not seem any different than most other types of drug charges, this often involves large amounts of Class A categorized drugs. The punishments for any type of drug trafficking can be very severe and in the US it is considered a federal crime to bring any type of drugs in from over the US borders. Depending on the quantity of drugs that you are trafficking as well as your background criminal record will help to determine how severe your punishment from the court will be.
The DEA, or the US Drug Enforcement Administration, is the government organization that helps to control and prevent drug trafficking that comes over the borders and into the US. There are many different types of drug cartels both in the US and in other countries that work to grow and distribute many of the illegal drugs that find their way into the US. For instance, if you are caught with anywhere between 500 and 4999 grams of cocaine, you could be punished with a 5-40 year sentence as well as a fine of up to $2,000,000 if you were the only one involved in the drug trafficking. If it was 5 kilograms or more, you could face a minimum of 10 years up to a maximum of life in prison as well as up to $4,000,000 fine if you again were acting alone in your trafficking.
Because marijuana is a slightly less potent drug, the consequences are less harsh than for those of cocaine. If you are caught with anything less than 50 kilograms or 49 or less plants, you could get a fine up to $250,000 with not any more than a total of 5 years in jail. The more you have the harsher the consequences become.
For more information, contact the Austin Jail Release Lawyers of Morales and Navarrete at http://www.austinjailreleaselawyer.com
Joseph Devine
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Forum on Forced DWI Blood Withdrawal in Austin Texas
Texas DWI Defense Attorneys Assist Texas Residents in DWI Cases
2004 saw nearly 100,000 drunk-driving arrests in the state of Texas-basically, one for every 230 Texas residents. Although operating a vehicle while under the influence is certainly a grave offense, everyone deserves legal defense under the law, and no one should pay time or money for a crime they didn't commit.
Although the legal limit in Texas is 0.08 BAC (blood alcohol content), drivers can still be pulled over for DWI even if their BAC falls within the legal limit if their driving appears to be impaired by drugs or alcohol. In the event that you find yourself pulled over for driving while intoxicated, the roadside breath test is voluntary, and it is never in your best interest to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test; if you submitted to the breath test, however, fret not-there are several legitimate defenses that can be used to impugn the results of a roadside breath test.
The same goes for breath, blood, or alcohol tests after booking. Never submit to an alcohol test of any kind until you've spoken with an attorney qualified to mount a DWI defense in the state of Texas.
The most important thing to remember is this: never, ever admit to guilt or discuss the case until you've spoken with a qualified DWI attorney. The primary aim of a DWI defense attorney is to get the charges dropped; if that proves impossible, the secondary goal is to find a way for you to retain your driver's license-your lifeline to gainful employment. Both of these goals can be jeopardized by admitting guilt, submitting to alcohol test, or spending time discussing the charges with arresting or booking officers.
Daniel Wannamaker is a board certified criminal law specialist and has 24 years of criminal trial experience with proven results as a Dallas criminal defense lawyer practicing in Austin criminal defense and Houston Texas. To learn more, visit http://www.wannamakerlaw.com
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DWI Attorneys
Driving while intoxicated is the full form of DWI. This is a growing problem in all the modern societies around the world.
How is DWI determined?
Whenever a person is suspected of diving while intoxicated, tests are performed on him to determine if he is under the influence of alcohol. If it is proved by BAC and other tests that he is intoxicated, then he will face trial and be imprisoned. The only person who can help him out of this trouble is the DWI attorney.
Who are DWI attorneys?
DWI attorneys are those who analyze individual DWI cases and provide solutions to those facing charges in return for a fee. They are indispensable during court proceedings.
Who are the best DWI attorney firms?
Some reputed DWI attorney firms are found in the state of Austin. They are:
1) Austin Criminal Lawyers: This firm is headed by the top dynamic DWI attorney John T. Floyd lll. He has a history of winning tough DWI cases. He has more than 10 years experience in handling complex DWI cases. The best thing about this firm is they do not charge excess fees. Also, they have a talented team of experts to analyze the case from all angles. He can be found in the toll free number 1- 866-374-1327.
2) Mc Minn Law Firm: whenever you are facing a complex DWI trial, then this is a serious issue and you need the top DWI attorney by your side. One such firm is the Mc Minn Law firm that gives hope and support in tough situations. This firm uses attacking strategies, which it considers as the best form of defense in most of the cases.
If you lose a DWI case, it will be a black mark for you. This is the reason why most DWI lawyers make it a point to try hard and win cases for their clients. Most of them strive to make sure that even your diving license is not suspended. This is the reason why it is always better to hire the best DWI attorney that you can afford.