felony is a serious crime in the United States and previously other common law countries. The term originates from English common law where felonies were originally crimes which involved the confiscation of a convicted person’s land and goods; other crimes were called misdemeanors.
Felony
July 12th, 2009Misdemeanor
July 12th, 2009
A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour, in many common law legal systems, is a “lesser” criminal act. Misdemeanors are generally punished much less severely than felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as regulatory offenses).
Moving violation
July 12th, 2009
A moving violation is any violation of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. The term “motion” distinguishes it from other violations such as parking violations, equipment violations, or paperwork violations relating to insurance, registration, inspection, etc.
law offices of George M. Sere
July 12th, 2009
At the law offices of George M. Sere in Philadelphia ,Ready accessibility to one’s lawyer is important when facing a serious legal issue such as a DUI arrest, a driver’s license suspension, a sex crime investigation or a domestic abuse situation.
Jeffrey R. Lessin & Associates, P.C.
July 12th, 2009
Jeffrey R. Lessin & Associates, P.C.,At the personal injury law offices of Jeffrey R. Lessin & Associates, P.C., we are proud of the recognition we have earned throughout the legal community for the effective legal representation we provide our clients. Our principal attorneys have more than sixty years of combined experience as personal injury trial lawyers.
Chip B. Lewis LLC
July 12th, 2009
Chip B. Lewis LLC ,Southeast Texas criminal defense attorney Chip B. Lewis has a clear reputation as a zealous and hardworking trial lawyer. The word is out that Mr. Lewis regularly takes cases to court and prevails on behalf of the clients he represents.
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend
July 12th, 2009
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend Since 1951, the attorneys of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend have been serving and protecting the rights of seriously injured people and families of loved ones killed by the negligence of others.
Curt Arnel Attorney at Law
July 10th, 2009
My divorce and family law firm—Curt Arnel, Esq.—is located in downtown Brooklyn, New York, and serves clients in Manhattan, Queens, Kings County, Staten Island, the Bronx, as well as, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.
While some attorneys practice a wide variety of law, I focus exclusively on divorce and family law.
Goldberg Sager & Associates
July 10th, 2009
Dealing with sensitive divorce and family law matters can be difficult. Choices made now can affect your life long after your divorce is final. It is important to seek the assistance of a lawyer who is knowledgeable of the law, compassionate with your situation and aggressive in protecting your rights.
Biren Katzman Trial Lawyers
July 10th, 2009
Aggressive excellence in the contingency fee representation of Plaintiffs who have sustained serious personal and/or financial injuries.