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How to Report a Crime to an Editor
Reporting a crime to a newspaper editor can help the public know about theft, burglary and violent acts that occur in their area. Police do not always release information to the press immediately after crimes occur, but you can do your part by calling your local paper when you witness a newsworthy c
How to Find Public Records of San Quentin Ex-Inmates
San Quentin is a prison located in San Quentin, Calif. Whenever someone is incarcerated within the state, there is a public record of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration, including any court dates and proceedings that occurred. The State of California has a convenient system of record ke
How to Clean a Security Police Badge
A police badge represents more than a symbol of authority; it conveys a message that the officer wearing the badge is of great moral character, trustworthy and noble. Living the life of a police officer means he shall always live a clean and spotless life. The badge is a reflection of the officer, a
Requirements for Inmate Meals in Georgia
The state of Georgia housed 58,295 inmates in June 2009.the prisoner image by Hunta from Fotolia.comAccording to Crime Insider, a news affiliate of CBS Interactive Inc., the state of Georgia has the fifth-largest prison system in the United States. To address both economic factors and a...
Penalties for Filing False Police Reports in Florida
Those convicted of filing a false police report in Florida may have to pay a $1,000 fine.money image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comFiling a false police report is prohibited in Florida by statute. According to Florida Statute 817.49, anyone who knowingly misleads the authorities, or who...
Overview of Informal Probate of Will
The probate process comes into play whenever someone dies leaving behind property Part of this process involves presenting the person's will to the probate court. Some states allow various procedures for this process, including informal probate proceedings. Like other probate laws, informal probate
How to Get Off of Felony Probation Legally
Probation may be ordered instead of jail or prison time in some felony cases. If you have been sentenced to complete felony probation, you are probably aware that there is a set limit of time in which you will be monitored by your probation officer. The probation officer will have certain requiremen
The Pros & Cons of a Standard DUI
Driving Under the Influence---or DUI---is a serious criminal offense. Although the degree of punishments and fines levied for a DUI conviction vary from state to state, you can be assured that you will pay dearly for being arrested for drinking and driving.
What Are Some Probation Tracking Systems?
Monitoring criminals on probation has become big business.communications satellite image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.comAccording to the New York Times, as of April 2008, 1 out of every 100 American adults was in prison. At that time, the United States made up 5 percent of the world...
Probate Vs. Non-Probate Assets
Probate is the legal application of a will to the assets of someone who is deceased. It is generally a time-consuming process and requires court authentication of the will, notification of all interested parties and the appointment of an administrator for the person's estate. In cases where there is
How to Kill Outdoor Ferns
Over 12,000 species of ferns grow around the world, in a wide variety of environments. As beautiful as ferns may look, they can spread widely and become a nuisance. Some, like bracken, have been found to be carcinogenic. As ferns have existed for 300 million years, it’s not surprising that get
What States Give Teens Life in Prison?
Life without parole is mandatory in many states for some crimes, such as armed robbery. As of March 2010, Florida was responsible for 70 percent of the total juvenile offenders sentenced to life in prison without parole. Lawmakers throughout the United States, however, are rethinking these strict se
How to Contest a Will Within 30 Days After It Is Probated
A will is the legal document that determines how the estate of a decedent (person who died) will be distributed. Upon the death of the decedent, the will is admitted to a legal process known as probate. During the probate court process, the administrator of the will inventories the assets, pays the
Types of Polygraph Tests
Polygraph tests, also known as lie-detector tests, are often used to determine the likelihood that a potential suspect in a criminal investigation is being truthful. Polygraph devices measure physiological responses including respiratory activity, sweat gland activity and cardiovascular activity. Th
What Happens When Someone Is Sentenced to Probation?
Probation is the legal process to test an offender's behavior. A person under probation has to prove he can live free without committing another crime for a set period of time after his court case. He typically cannot own firearms or purchase alcohol, and may be required to abide to a curfew. Specif
How to Get Criminal Records of Police Officers
Obtaining a criminal record on a police officer is no more difficult than obtaining a criminal record on anyone else. Most criminal records are a part of public record and will contain any criminal activity or the person you seek to research about. All you need is the information (name, case number
How to Develop a Victim Impact Statement
A victim impact statement allows crime victims to express to the court what effects the crime has had on them and their families. The statement is included as part of the decision-making process during the sentencing phase of a successful prosecution. The statement typically includes descriptions
Electronic Monitoring Equipment for Use by the Police
The police use a variety of equipment in their day-to-day activities. However, in addition to the badge and gun, police have to work with a variety of monitoring equipment, some simple and some complicated. Additionally, certain types of equipment are standard issue whereas other types...