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How to Prevent Identity Theft Online
The Internet has become a common tool to aid criminals in stealing your information online; follow these five tips to prevent identity theft when surfing the web.
Teens & Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America; find out why your teen may be the perfect target.
Emile Henry, Anarchist and Terrorist
A suicide bomber, a plane flown into a building or mass poison: methods used by terrorists to strike at the everyday life of society to make political or religious gain.
Use of Force in Defense of Home and Property
The substantial jail terms given to Munir Hussain and his brother, Tokeer, for attacking one of three men who victimized their family stirs debate about self defense.
Caffeine Psychosis Defense
The lawyer for a man alleged to have run over two students, claims his client suffered from caffeine-induced psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.
Operation Unite Results in Almost 3000 Arrests
The weekend blitz that was carried out in both countries on Dec. 11, 12 and 13 showed that arrests alone will not stop alcohol-fueled crime and drunk driving.
Mother Killed Toddler Because She Hated Him
Rachel Pfitzner murdered her two-year-old son, Dean Shillingsworth, and threw his body into a pond because "the little bastard" reminded her of his father whom she hated.
What's Next for Amanda Knox?
The U.S. exchange student found guilty of murdering her British roommate in a sex game that went out of control could be up for parole as early as 2012.
Arizona DUI Attorneys
Arizona DUI laws can be tough and it's often quite helpful to find a reputable attorney when faced with these kind of charges.
Canada Toughens Child Pornography Laws
Under Bill C-58, Internet Service Providers face fines and jail for not reporting sites containing child pornography and customers engaged in illegal activity.
The Non-Insane Automatism Defence
As the law requires criminal acts be committed voluntarily and non-insane automatism occurs where the body acts without conscious instruction, automatism is a defence.
Dangerous Offender Applications in Canada
Canadian prosecutors are making a second attempt to jail Tremblay as a dangerous offender. The application was triggered by his conviction for criminal harassment.
Police to Crack Down on Drunken Violence
Operation Unite will see police in both countries take to the streets in major centers on Dec. 11 and 12 to combat street crime caused largely by binge drinking.
London Police Make Arrest in Night Stalker Case
The seach for Britain's Night Stalker ended with the arrest of a 52-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for over 100 sexual attacks and burglaries since 1990.
Search for North Carolina Girl Ends Tragically
The body of five-year-old Shaniya Nicole Davis, who was reported missing on Nov. 10, 2009 was found almost a week later. Her mother has been charged in the case.
George Joseph Smith, Serial Killer
Most people end a marriage with divorce before embarking on a second. George Joseph Smith preferred bigamy and murder to end his marriage
Trials of the Century
Bringing 911 suspects to New York City is not only proper, it may be the best way for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to strike a lasting blow against Al-Qaeda.
Don't Become a Target For Violence
In addition to being aware of one's environment and de-escalating threats, there are a few things women can do make sure they do not become a criminal's target.
The Clutter Murders: Fifty Years Later
Half a century has gone by since the Clutter murders in Holcomb, Kansas on Nov. 15,1959, but memories of the event still cast a dark shadow over the community.
Flying While Drunk
A 51-year-old pilot is the latest member of a commercial flight crew to be criminally charged after his blood-alcohol level was found to exceed permissible amounts.
Hindsight Is So Much Clearer Than Foresight
In the wake of the Ft. Hood shootings a flood of information about the gunman has emerged that makes it seem inconceivable that something was not done to prevent this.
Shocking Child Sex Crime in Missouri
77 year old father and his four grown sons arrested in Missouri for 20 year old crimes.
Child Pornography Charges Dropped
The computer virus that was responsible for child pornography charges laid against Michael Fiola is now making the rounds, making it possible to frame innocent people.
FLDS Member Guilty of Sexual Assault on A Child
Raymond Jessop, 38, a member of the FLDS church was convicted of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old ninth wife despite the fact that she refused to testify against him.
Sgt Kimberly Munley Hero of the Ft Hood Shooting
Tiny but fearless Kimberly Munley, a civilian DOD police officer with the Ft Hood base police has been credited in ending Major Hasan's rampage.

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