Author: Van Norman Law

18 Sep Felonies: The Baddest of the Bad

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Felonies: The Baddest of the Bad Felonies are the most severe form of crime an individual can commit in the United States. Felonies first appeared in English common law and the penalty for committing a felony was the confiscation of land and property. The term felony...

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16 Sep Misdemeanors: Just a Little bit of Crime

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Misdemeanors: Just a Little bit of Crime Breaking news, this just in: laws are complex! Comes as a shock doesn’t it? If you printed out every law in the United States, each bit of federal, state, and county legislation, and stacked all the documents on top...

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14 Sep Class Action Lawsuits: Men vs Might

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Class Action Lawsuits: Men vs Might How can a mouse hope to stop a charging elephant? It can’t. It can only scamper away, or choose to stand its ground and be trampled to death. One small, single individual can do little to stop a force much...

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11 Sep Breaking Bad: Lawyer Seeks Supplemental Income

Posted at 07:00h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Who hasn’t been there before – a little short on funds for the month, with rent coming due and a credit card bill looming over your head? We can’t all be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet and have an endless bank account to draw from....

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09 Sep What is White-Collar Crime?

Posted at 19:37h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

What is White-Collar Crime? It seems like a strange term: White-collar crime. It was originally defined by a sociologist named Edwin Sutherland in 1939. He called crime, “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.” A...

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31 Aug What To Do If You Have Been Charged With DUI

Posted at 08:00h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

What To Do If You Have Been Charged With DUI This is a challenging question that arises frequently by those who have been charged with driving under the influence. Here are a few simple tips you should follow if you ever find yourself in this situation: 1....

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27 Aug Teaching Children To Be Good Pedestrians

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Teaching Children To Be Good Pedestrians Being a safe pedestrian means being aware of surrounding traffic conditions and proper protocol when walking near and on roads and streets. Children should be taught early that it is important to always wear a helmet while riding a scooter,...

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25 Aug Know The Clear Signs That Someone Is Drinking And Driving

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Know The Signs That Someone Is Drinking And Driving Those who are drinking and driving cause a large number of serious accidents and deaths every year across the country. One of the best ways to protect you and your family from a potentially dangerous drunk driver...

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21 Aug Tips For Avoiding Drunken-Driving Charges

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Tips For Avoiding Drunken-Driving Charges There is little question that driving under the influence is a serious concern in our country today. There are some simple and easy strategies that virtually anyone can use to greatly reduce the chances of being charged with drunken driving. Choose A...

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19 Aug Simple Tips To Consider When Your Vehicle Breaks Down

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Simple Tips To Consider When Your Vehicle Breaks Down Today’s modern vehicles are incredibly reliable and dependable, however there are instances and occasions when even the newest and most advanced vehicle can and will break down. When this happens, there are some simple strategies worth considering...

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