Springfield Criminal Law Blog

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August 4, 2022
Fighting False Allegations of Domestic Violence
Whether you are guilty or innocent, courts view domestic violence as one of the most serious allegations against a criminal defendant. Charges and claims of domestic violence can affect your life and future for many years to come.   According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by a significant...
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August 4, 2022
How age and mental capacity affect the ability to consent to sexual activity
Sexual contact with anyone is something that must be agreeable by both parties in order to be legal. When either party doesn’t consent, the contact is likely a criminal matter. There are some individuals who are unable to consent to sexual activities even if they really want to participate. Knowing who these individuals are may...
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August 4, 2022
Can an anime or manga collection lead to criminal charges?
Manga and anime cartoons are hugely popular around the world — including with avid collectors here in the United States. The art forms often depict graphic, fanciful sexual encounters and nudity. The 2003 PROTECT Act, which was designed to prevent child abuse and the sexual exploitation of children in any form, prohibits the possession of...
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August 4, 2022
White collar crime has a serious impact and serious consequences
White collar crime can have serious consequences. It is not uncommon for a person to believe that if he or she does not commit a violent crime then it cannot bear as heavy of a sentence. White collar refers to office businesses and other professional environments. Crimes committed in the professional and financial sectors are...
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August 4, 2022
Talking to someone new online? Make sure they’re overage
You were online chatting with a few people when a new friend request popped up. It was a good-looking girl. She appeared to be an adult in her images. You chatted with her for a while and asked her age. She told you she was 20 and going to college nearby. You had no reason...
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August 4, 2022
Safety Tips for Women
In today’s ever increasingly dangerous world, it is important to not only know how to protect yourself as a woman, but ways to ensure that even when you are out and about alone, you are taking the best safety precautions that get you to and from your destination unharmed. From years of reviewing thousands of...
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