Statistics on rape in the United States

These statistics are startling. The first link is the actual statistics - The second link is preventative measures. Startling Statistics Some good tips for protecting your daughter: Helping your daughter have fun and stay safe

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Criminal Conspiracy

Many times a prosecutor will tack the above charge onto an already loaded list of indictments. Let's say several people get together to deny another person their civil rights. Is this a crime? No it's a jury! Got you! No more jokes. There is a great website called "Find Law" that gives a definition of "Criminal Conspiracy." The link I have provided also lists a hold host of other crimes - if you are interested. You have to give them your zip code so they can direct you to the correct legal jurisdiction. Criminal Conspiracy.

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Credentials of the Medical Examiner

For a defense attorney to do a proper defense of his/her client - in a capital murder case, one of the first things they should do is check out the medical examiner.

What are the ME's credentials? Can the ME legally practice medicine in the community?

Who is the lab tech? Where did they grow up? Did they ever have any friends or relatives murdered? Were they ever bullied? Do they have relatives in law enforcement? Who visited them or the M.E.?

Finally, Is there a list of everyone who visited the M.E. or lab tech at their facility? Does the defense attorney have the list?

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Will police manipulate evidence?

Read this interesting article about a state trooper who manipulated evidence. Trooper Details Manipulating Evidence.

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Drug Corruption among Police and Sheriff Departments - how prevalent is it?

Read this interesting article about arrests and convictions of corrupt law enforcement agents. This Week's Corrupt Cop Stories

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Is plea bargaining unconstitutional?

Suppose there is more than one person involved in a crime - the state knows it, but claim the evidence is weak to prosecute any others except the suspect they feel like they can expedite the quickest. That suspect makes a plea. The state accepts. Voila! The case is concluded. The suspect goes to jail, but there are others now walking free. Others who will never testify and will never be charged for their culpability in the crime.

There are some who say that plea bargaining is unconstitutional. Read the following:

Is plea bargaining unconstitutional?

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