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Friday Morning Miscellany: December 9, 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Bill Bickel

Actress Sues Magazine, Claims Nude Cover Photo is Fake Pakistani actress Veena Malik says she posed topless, but the magazine doctored the photo to make her appear nude. She’s asking for $2 million. “The Difference Between a Lie and a Misleading Comment is Your State of Mind” U.S. Attorney General … Continue reading →

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Criminal Law 101

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Bill Bickel

[by James Devitt, Attorney at Law] What’s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor? Felonies, such as murder and assault with a deadly weapon, are the most serious crimes. Misdemeanors, such as reckless driving, are less serious. Usually, in California, if a law provides for imprisonment for longer than … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Must Know to Get Bail

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Bill Bickel

[by Ray Hrdlicka, talk show host and publisher of Crime, Justice & America] Right around now, you’re probably getting a bunch of advice from your fellow arrestees, from your family, from your friends, and maybe even from the deputies. Not all of it will make sense to you, not all … Continue reading →

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