What is the difference between a civil offense and a crime?
The differences between a civil offense and a criminal offense are usually defined by the nature of the offense and the punishment assessed.
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Racketeering and RICO Cases and Definitions
RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (18 U.S.C. § 1961), a law that increases the severity of penalties for crimes performed in conjunction with organized crime.
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In the United States, child pornography is prohibited under 18 U.S.C Chapter 110, Sexual Exploitation and Other Abuse of Children.
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What is the difference between procedural and substantive law?
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Criminal discovery is the process by which the defendant is given information by the prosecution about the evidence against him. Many states do not allow an automatic right to criminal discovery, however.
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Bond reduction is possible under certain circumstances. Read on for more information about bond reduction.
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Embezzlement is the theft or larceny of money or other assets by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets.
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In a criminal custody case involving a non-US citizen, it is necessary to determine whether the non-citizen will get out of immigration custody as well, so that Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) does not take him or her into immigration custody when released.
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What is executive clemency and what is the procedure to file for it?
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Some states have laws that differ from the federal approach. For example, in the State of California it is a crime to secretly record a conversation (unless all parties to the conversation consent to its recording). Law enforcement officers are entitled to record conversations under both federal and state law when certain conditions are met.
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