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What is included in a motion to dismiss?

A motion to dismiss is a type of pretrial motion that a defendant files requesting the court not allow the case proceed to trial, notes Legal Match. One reason for the request may be that the prosecution failed to follow the right procedure in filing the case, including filing the case outside the time frame when it would have been appropriate to prosecute the defendant. Filing the case in a court that does not have the authority to determine the case is another reason why the defendant may file the motion. For the motion to be valid, the defendant must file it within the time period that the ..

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Who are the Machiavellian leaders?

According to Machiavelli, a truly great leader must develop his military, retain the respect of the masses and the elites and take a clear-eyed, rational approach to affairs of state. Though his work shocked the deeply Christian society of Europe when it debuted in 1513, many leaders have taken its lessons to heart. Historians sometimes refer to leaders such as Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini and Napoleon Bonaparte as Machiavellian leaders.

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How do you find a case number for a criminal case?

As established by Colorado, California and most states, any person can contact the court in which a case is being adjudicated to find out case information, including case numbers. The Supreme Court of Colorado's Judicial Department issued a formal policy stating that the public has the right to access court information, including case numbers, on all but a few cases. Some of the exceptions include juvenile cases, mental health cases and paternity cases.\nOther state departments can offer searches when the exact court is unknown. For example, the Florida Department of Corrections has a fre..

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Where can you find Johnnie Cochran law firm newsletters?

The Cochran Firm was founded as the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., in Los Angeles in 1981. As of March 2015, there are more than 120 attorneys working in the law firm's offices throughout the United States. The Cochran Firm defends people in criminal cases and represents litigants in cases of medical malpractice, police brutality, bankruptcy, wrongful death and other civil matters, according to its website.

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What are the arguments against the police using informants?

Police informants work within illegal enterprises and have unlimited access to information that police require. Police and informant relationships are unprofessional because police have to feign interest and concern to gain informants' confidence. Police informants are motivated to reveal information by different factors. Police ascertain the reliability of information through an interview and a background check. Police officers easily develop personal interests in their informants and lie to their informants by making unfulfillable promises. This damages police credibility, states Brian ..

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What is the definition of "fostering"?

Foster homes typically provide temporary care, for a child in need of a home. The fostering period can last anywhere from a few days to several years. Animal rescue associations also employ volunteers to foster animals for a period of time, until a permanent home can be found for the animal. This can help ease overcrowding at animal shelters and save animals from being euthanized.

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Are BB guns illegal?

Two states in particular, Massachusetts and California, have more gun laws regarding BB guns than other states. No minors are allowed to own a BB gun in California, notes FindLaw. This is not the case for many states because BB guns are usually the first step in showing a minor how to properly care for, handle and shoot any type of gun.

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What is the law regarding nonrefundable deposits?

It is perfectly legal for a landlord to charge deposits and fees before allowing a tenant to move into a unit. However, the part of the deposit set aside as "nonrefundable" should be designated in writing on either the lease agreement or in a separate document. If the landlord fails to include this document, he has a legal obligation to return all nonrefundable fees.Nonrefundable fees often go toward expenses like cleaning after a tenant has vacated the premises. However, this should be agreed upon before the lease papers are signed and a landlord cannot charge more than one deposit for things..

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Why is there a waiting period for a marriage certificate ordered online?

Once a marriage certificate is recorded with the county in which the ceremony took place, it is typically available to copy within one business day in some states, such as Nevada. As of September 2015, in Hawaii, couples may wait 60 or more days before receiving a copy of the marriage certificate due to the need to pay a marriage license fee. Couples who are married in Hawaii that need to receive the certificate earlier can order a certified copy online for an additional fee and pay the marriage license fee.\nCopies of marriage certificates can only be ordered from the county in which the lice..

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Why was the Triple Alliance formed?

In 1879, Germany and Austria-Hungary, already bound by ethnic ties, formed an alliance, mainly to defend themselves against Russia. In 1881, the French occupied Tunisia, which the Italians also coveted. This prompted Italy to join the alliance in 1882 to protect itself against France, which the other members of the alliance already considered a threat. Under the terms of the agreement, if either Germany or Italy were attacked by France, the other members would come to their aid, and if Germany or Austria-Hungary were attacked by Russia, Italy remained neutral. Despite the mutual accord, the co..

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