<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Lawyers.com Criminal Topics</title><description>Published articles, messages, chats about criminal law</description><link>http://www.lawyers.com</link><image><url>http://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.ico</url><title>Lawyers.com Logo</title><link>http://www.lawyers.com</link><width>16</width><height>16</height></image><item><title>Suspected Puppy Mill Shut Down; 600 Animals Rescued </title><description>Almost 600 dogs and cats were rescued from a suspected puppy mills. The owner denied mistreatment of the animals and wants them returned to her. Federal and state law may apply when someone raises animals and sells them. Read more about this case and the regulation of animal breeding businesses.</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/Suspected-Puppy-Mill-Shut-Down-600-Animals-Rescued.html</link></item><item><title>The Debate over the Legalization of Drugs </title><description>Some states, including California, continue to consider legalization of controlled substances. Some drugs have medicinal uses, such as marijuana. Patients could benefit from legal use of such drugs, and legalization could mean tax revenue for state governments. Read about the legal issues involved.</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/The-Debate-over-the-Legalization-of-Drugs.html</link></item><item><title>Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide </title><description>The Los Angeles County Coroner has ruled that Michael Jackson's death was a homicide, caused by a lethal combination of prescription drugs. Find out what this ruling means for Jackson's doctor.</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/Michael-Jacksons-Death-Ruled-a-Homicide.html</link></item><item><title>Internet Threats to Kill </title><description>In the recent shooting at a Pennsylvania gym, the shooter blogged about his plans. Usually, there's no duty to report plotted crimes if you see something posted on the Internet. However, morals still apply, and you can report your concerns to the police to help avoid a crime from being committed.</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/Internet-Threats-to-Kill.html</link></item><item><title>Getting Property Back after an Arrest </title><description>If your property is seized as a part of a criminal investigation, don't expect it to be returned quickly, or intact. Property can be kept for an indefinite time as evidence in a case. Do keep records, including pictures, of any seized items. Legal action may not ensure return of your items.</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/Getting-Property-Back-after-an-Arrest.html</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: Is My Husband's Crack Cocaine Sentence Eligible for a Reduction? </title><description>How do I find out if my husband will be considered for the new lower crack law sentences?</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Is-My-Husbands-Crack-Cocaine-Sentence-Eligible-for...-8856.html</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: How Do I Object to a Presentence Report? </title><description>My husband's attorney received his PSI report but my husband has not seen it.  Isn't he suppose to get a copy? How long does he have to respond to inaccuracies?</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/How-Do-I-Object-to-a-Presentence-Report-8839.html</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: How Do I Object to a Presentence Report? </title><description>My husband's attorney received his PSI report but my husband has not seen it.  Isn't he suppose to get a copy? How long does he have to respond to inaccuracies?</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/How-Do-I-Object-to-a-Presentence-Report-8846.html</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: What Happens If Refuse to Testify at a Criminal Trial? </title><description>If I wrote a statement to police that I witnessed a murder and saw who did it, but I don't want to get on the stand, what can police do to me?</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/What-Happens-If-Refuse-to-Testify-at-a-Criminal-Tr...-8828.html</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: What Happens If Refuse to Testify at a Criminal Trial? </title><description>If I wrote a statement to police that I witnessed a murder and saw who did it,but I don't want to get on the stand, what can the police do to me?</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/What-Happens-If-Refuse-to-Testify-at-a-Criminal-Tr...-8824.html</link></item></channel></rss>
