Regina v Cunningham
A case brief for Regina v Cunningham, which includes the facts, questions of law, holdings, dissents, concurrences, and related terms.
People v Decina Case Brief
In People v Decina, Prosecutors appeal a judgment of the Appellate Decision of the Supreme Court of the State of New York overturning a conviction in the Supreme Court for violation of N.Y. Penal Law § 1053-a. At issue is whether a car wreck caused by a seizure was a voluntary act, given that the …
How Common Was Deferred Adjudication in Texas In 2018?
Texas may be known as a crime and punishment state, but you might be surprised in how often the prosecutor and courts agree to defer the adjudication of a defendant. What is deferred adjudication? It’s a process where a defendant agrees to plead guilty, but the court waits to accept the guilty plea. In these …
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These States Have The Most Bankruptcy Filings Each Year
According to statistics provided by the United States Courts, the five states with the most bankruptcy filings in 2017 are again at the top of the list for 2018. It’s no surprise that each of these states has a large population relative to other states, but the numbers are nevertheless interesting. The Legal Definitions Data …
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Lyft Faces Liability Issues Over Brake Malfunctions
With dreams of changing the landscape of transportation in major American cities, Lyft unleashed their fleets of pedal-assist electric bikes over the course of the last year. But in April of 2019, Lyft has pulled its fleet out of three major cities over mechanical concerns. Cities Affected San Francisco – Ford GoBike Washington, D.C. – …
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New Jersey Traffic Fatalities Dropped in 2018
The number of fatal accidents tends to fluctuate significantly in each state from year to year. According to the National Safety Council’s most recent preliminary data, the same can be said for 2018. And while six states saw large increases in the number of traffic fatalities, the good news is that New Jersey was near …
North Carolina Divorce Rate – High, but Declining
Divorce will inevitably be a part of life for many North Carolina residents. The good news? The divorce rate in the state has been steadily declining for years. But how does North Carolina’s falling divorce rate stack up compared to other states? Our data team has sifted through the numbers and made some interesting discoveries. …
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Do I Have To Show My Receipt At Wal-Mart?
The last thing you want to hear while exiting a retailer is the familiar beep of the store anti-theft system. If you’re at a large retailer, you will likely be approached immediately by a greeter to check your receipt. But do you have to comply? We’ve got both the legal and practical answers you’re looking …
Actus Reus
Actus Reus (pronounced “Ack-tus REE-us”) is one of the two elements of criminal liability under common law, along with mens rea. Where mens rea is the mental state needed in order to be culpable of a crime, actus reus is the “guilty act” itself. To get a better understanding of these concepts, see the actus reus …
Is it illegal to take pictures of someone’s house without them knowing?
Is it illegal to take pictures of someone’s house without them knowing? While the answer is usually no, the exceptions might suprise you.