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Comparing Various Forms Of Robbery In Delaware
In layman’s terms, theft is taking something that belongs to someone else and misappropriating it for your own use. However, people often lump together many related offenses, such as robbery, shoplifting, and burglary, when they are actually very different. Taking the basic crime of robbery in Delaware, there are two elements the prosecutor must… Read More »
Collateral Consequences For A Conviction On Delaware Child Abuse Charges
It is no secret that Delaware law enforcement takes swift, aggressive action to pursue child abuse charges. According to the Delaware child abuse statute, you could find yourself facing a Class A Misdemeanor for causing physical injury through a single act or pattern of misconduct. The judge could order you to a year in… Read More »
Two Types Of Probation Violations In Delaware
In Delaware, there are two ways you could wind up on probation as part of resolving criminal charges. If you were convicted of an offense, a judge may place you on probation as part of your sentence either in lieu of or as a reduction of jail time. The second arrangement is probation before… Read More »
911 Call As Evidence In Delaware Domestic Violence Cases
Americans have been relying on 911 since 1968 as the standard emergency code to dial in the event of an emergency, and authorities record all communications between the caller and dispatch. When the caller is an alleged victim of domestic violence, there can be tricky civil rights issues with using transcripts of these 911… Read More »
Types Of Orders That Can Be Appealed In A Delaware Criminal Case
While every case is different, a person convicted of a crime in Delaware will almost always have grounds to appeal various orders and decisions by the trial court. To get the appellate process moving, you must file the notice of appeal and comply with other requirements listed in Delaware criminal procedure rules. Keep in… Read More »
Can I Face Delaware Assault Charges For A Bar Fight?
In short, yes you can be arrested for getting into a bar fight and probably will when owners call police. These scenarios are usually covered by Delaware’s statute on Assault in the Third Degree, i.e., intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury to another person. The offense is a Class A Misdemeanor, so you could… Read More »
Is Delaware A Constitutional Carry State For Firearms?
Though the topic has been in the news frequently in recent weeks with regards to other US states, the answer is NO: Delaware is not a constitutional carry state for purposes of firearms. The issue was before lawmakers not long ago, according to an article published by Delaware Live. However, the measure failed to… Read More »
How Delaware Habitual Offender Status Applies To Drug Crimes
Even though a few years have passed since Delaware made significant changes to its habitual offender laws in 2016, there is still considerable confusion about how the statutes apply to drug crimes. The good news is that the current version of the statute eliminates the mandatory life sentences for certain drug offenses; the downside… Read More »
Marijuana Legalization Fails To Pass In Delaware
Even as other US states decriminalize and legalize marijuana for recreational or medical purposes, Delaware lawmakers have still not taken action to modify drug laws in the state. The most recent effort was covered by WDEL.com Delaware’s News Now, which reported that the measure to legalize pot was voted down by the Delaware House… Read More »
What To Do If You Were Accused Of Child Molestation In Delaware
You may have been accused of poor judgment, mistakes, or even an actual crime in the past, but few situations are more serious than facing allegations of child molestation in Delaware. The offense is titled “Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust, Authority, or Supervision,” and there are… Read More »
