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The principle of equality applies itself in the criminal law not only in a defendant's defense but also in his prosecution and punishment. read more

Feelings run deep in the wake of crime and it's common for everyone to want something a little different from the punishment imposed on any given criminal. read more

Omission, or the failure to act, can sometimes be grounds for criminal liability if some action is required by statute. read more

NFPA is a professional organization comprised of paralegal associations and individual paralegals throughout the United States. read more

Diagnosis of all of the malignant disease levels must be made by a board-certified pathologist. read more

CERCLA imposes joint and several liability for cleaning up contamination caused by hazardous substances on four categories of responsible parties. read more

Deterrence's purpose in punishment is to prevent future criminal activity by virtue of the unpleasantness of crime's consequences. read more

The 1934 Securities Act states that any private company with over 500 public shareholders is a public (reporting) company. read more

Struggling with noisy neighbors? Learn practical tips for handling noise issues, soundproofing advice, and steps to resolve disputes peacefully and effectively. read more

Sri Lanka, known as Ceylon until 1972, is a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean lying off the southeast coast of peninsular India. read more