Statutory rape is a broad term which refers to an age difference where the law says that one person involved in what would otherwise a consensual sexual encounter is not old enough to legally consent. ...
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Recent Posts by Ray C. Lopez, PA
What Happens if I Refuse a Breath Test in Florida?
“What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?” is one of the most frequently asked questions to a DUI attorney. If you refuse a breathalyzer there will be immediate consequences to your driver’s license. If you refuse the...
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What if Drugs Were Found In My Car
In almost every instance if drugs are found in your car the police are going to charge you with possession of those drugs even if they weren't yours. The police feel that because you are driving the car and have...
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Congress To Present Bill for Shorter Federal Prison Sentences
Push to Scale Back Sentencing Laws Gains Momentum By JENNIFER STEINHAUER JULY 28, 2015 WASHINGTON — For several years, a handful of lawmakers in Congress have tried to scale back tough sentencing laws that have bloated federal prisons and the...
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Convicted Felons Allowed to Sell Their Guns Supreme Court Rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that the government can’t prevent a convicted felon who is barred from possessing firearms from trying to sell his guns after they are confiscated by authorities. The justices sided with Tony...
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