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In part one of this series, we discussed inchoate crimes - crimes that have begun, but have not been completed. One only need open the newspaper or watch the crime section of a TV news report to catch a story of one of these crimes. For example, consider a case...

Sometimes one may decide--in a brief instance--to commit a crime. However, crimes are often not just a spur of the moment action but rather the result of some consideration, planning, and preparation. In fact, one may think of the process of committing a crime as a series of steps: The...

Kids will be kids, however, when your child’s actions end in an arrest, things can get serious quickly. A fight in school can lead to an arrest for assault and battery, a simple prank can end in a charge of vandalism, and experimentation or giving into peer pressure can bring...

The issue of pleading guilty to a crime by reason of insanity is a common “crime movie” theme. As a result, many are familiar with the basic requirements. But, a less understood issue is how a defendant’s mental state can affect his or her ability to stand trial. Due Process...

There are many reasons someone can be arrested for violating probation. It’s important if you have been arrested for a probation violation that you seek legal representation immediately. If you have been arrested for a probation violation, the experienced probation violation defense attorneys at Moses and Rooth can help you...