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Res Ipsa Loquitur - Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself."
In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person
for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Kansas
Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of
criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.
Kansas Incarceration rates for prisoners.
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Kansas
12/31/1998
310
12/31/1997
304
12/31/1996
301
12/31/1995
274
12/31/1994
248
12/31/1993
226
12/31/1992
238
12/31/1991
231
12/31/1990
227
12/31/1989
222
Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations
seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.
Persons convicted of a crime may be
incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a
civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are
not incarcerated.
Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:
White Collar Crime
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Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same Source: NPR
Definition:
Among other matters, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without adequate due process.
Burglary
Definition:
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Miranda rule
Definition:
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning.
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