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Plea bargains explained

By Criminal Defense

You’ve heard it on television, and you might know someone in real life who has gone through a plea bargain in court. A lot of criminal court cases are settled out of court if both sides can reach an agreement on the punishment. This is called a plea bargain. More…

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United Airlines and your civil rights

By Civil Rights

The now viral video of a bloodied and beaten Kentucky doctor being dragged off a United Airlines flight because it was overbooked has sparked widespread controversy – and no shortage of opinions on both sides of the aisle. There’s some question as to whether United’s actions are legal, but more…

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Does racial profiling affect criminal charges

By Civil Rights

Reports across the United States find time and again that police officers stop African-American drivers for minor traffic infractions in an attempt to find drugs, guns or other illegal contraband because the officer believes African-Americans are more likely to carry illegal things (when, in reality, studies have shown this to…

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