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The Difference Between Robbery and Aggravated Robbery
Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Admin.
Robbery occurs when a person intentionally and knowingly steals property directly from a victim by means of violence or fear. With regard to robbery, “intentional” means that the person committed the activity with the expressed purpose of achieving their desired result. This means the perpetrator, for example, hit the victim to frighten him into surrendering [...]
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What is a Felony?
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Admin.
A felony is a serious crime, and includes both violent and non-violent offenses like burglary, drug trafficking, robbery, murder, grand theft, and aggravated assault. Essentially, what makes a felony a felony is that the crimes carry prison sentences in excess of one year. Some felonies carry death sentences. Because of the severity of these crimes, [...]
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Workers Payments and Statutory Acts
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Admin.
This is because the payments are only made on the basis of an employee’s capability to get employment partially for instance it is presumed that an employee who has lost an arm is still in a position to find work. The disadvantage is that the statutory does not put into consideration the challenges the employee [...]
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Negligence and Personal Injury
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Admin.
There are essentially two kinds of torts that may come into play with personal injury. The first is intentional. The second and most common is negligence. Some cases of negligence are clear cut while others can become very complex.
Negligence means acting in a careless or thoughtless way; failing to take reasonable care; failure to act [...]
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Florida Probate Law
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Admin.
Probate refers to the process a court engages to distribute assets of a deceased person. In Chapters 731 through 735 of the Florida Statutes, one can find the Florida Probate Code.
Generally, after the deceased person’s assets have been identified, a court will use those assets to pay any outstanding debts the deceased person has. Before [...]
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Various Manifestations of Fraud
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Admin.
The wide scope of what fraud means is covered by its definition as a deceptive measure that is taken intentionally with the purpose of gaining personally or damaging someone else’s reputation and life. The legality of the term ranges from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Any fraudulent activity is considered to be a criminal undertaking. The most [...]
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Construction Zone Related Accidents for Big Trucks
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Admin.
As a driver, you know that one of the places you must pay especially close attention on the road is in a construction zone. With lane closures, shifting roadways, and narrower spaces, it can be incredibly dangerous if you do not slow down and handle your vehicle carefully. Now, imagine the dangers that arise when [...]
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Living Will
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Admin.
A living will is a legal document which contains specific orders on how medical treatments should be rendered once the person becomes incapacitated or unable to make decisions regarding their health. The patient or “declarant” explicitly expresses what he wishes in terms of life prolonging treatments.
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Automobile Insurance
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Admin.
Automobile insurance is a contract between a policyholder and an insurance company to cover losses that may arise from using or operating an automobile. An automobile insurance is not required but most states require drivers to acquire one. Having an automobile insurance is necessary to help protect yourself and your family from potential lawsuits and financial loss.
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Brain Injuries among Boxers
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
Athletes are prime candidates for developing brain injuries. Sports involving constant head bumping have greater risk. The most common one is boxing. Boxers experience repetitive high energy blows. This causes a slow development of structural changes within the brain stem. The longer the duration of such experience increases the risk of brain injuries.
