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Washington, June 20 2002– Executing mentally retarded killers violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, reversing an earlier decision and ending a practice permitted in 20 states. The 6-3 decision in the case of a Virginia man convicted of a 1996 murder said “evolving standards of decency” preclude […]

What are my rights if the police approach me and ask me questions? Suppose you or someone you are with calls the police, or you are outside your home or in a public place when the police arrive and begin to ask questions. Law enforcement officers have a duty to protect the community they serve, […]

1. You may be arrested by a police officer who personally saw you violate any statute, city ordinance, or federal law. The law may be a serious crime (a felony) or a lesser offense (a misdemeanor). The important thing is that the officer sees the violation. Whether the police can arrest you for minor traffic […]

Book Title: Webster’s New World Law Dictionary (Paperback) by Susan Ellis Wild (Editor) Editorial Reviews: Book Description The Plain-English Legal Dictionary for Anyone Who Wants to Understand the Often Incomprehensible Terminology. Law has a language all its own. Webster’s New World Law Dictionary translates it clearly. Written in plain English, it’s much easier to understand […]

Book Title: Dictionary of Legal Terms (Paperback) by Steven H. Gifis Editorial Review: Book Description Here is a fast-reference guide to legal terminology compiled especially for consumers and business people who are not lawyers. More than 2,000 clear and concise definitions are arranged alphabetically. They cover everything from abandonment to zoning. Examples are offered to […]

Book Title: Black’s Law Dictionary (Pocket), 3rd Edition (Paperback) by Bryan A. Garner (Editor) Editorial Review: Book Description Arguably the most valuable reference tool available to the legal community, Black’s Pocket Dictionary provides more than 10,000 clear, concise, and precise definitions. The essential companion dictionary to the Standard edition and as a stand-alone tool, Black’s […]