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Harassment

Harassment can refer to anything from annoying behavior to sexual harassment on the job. Harassment can also be a criminal offense. Criminal harassment usually involves making repeated threats of harm, injury, or abuse. A harassment conviction can result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. The term harassment is sometimes overused. False claims of […]

Bail Definition

Bail is money or other property deposited with the court to ensure that a person accused of a crime will return to court when required. If the defendant returns for their court appearances as required, the court returns the bail at the end of the case, even if the defendant is convicted. However, if the […]

Larceny Definition

The crime of larceny involves taking someone’s personal property with the intent to deprive them of it. The term “larceny” is often used for crimes involving theft, stealing, or robbery, but it has its own unique definition in different states. The jurisdictions that use it as a separate crime also have separate punishments for larceny. […]

Accused Definition

It is common to refer to the person charged with a crime as “the accused.” You will remain the accused person until your case is either cleared in court and you are free to go, or you are convicted. Synonyms can include being called the “defendant,” “suspect,” or “alleged offender,” which means you are the […]

Hate Crime Charges

Violent crimes can carry stiff penalties. If the court thinks your crime was motivated by bias or prejudice, you could receive additional charges for committing a hate crime. A hate crime is an aggravating factor under federal law and some state laws. Depending on where the offense occurs, if racism, homophobia, or transphobia motivated your […]

IVC Filter

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters can help patients reduce the risk of blood clots and pulmonary embolism. However, a defective IVC filter can cause more harm than good. When IVC filters don’t work as intended, they can migrate to other parts of the body. In another part of the body, the IVC filter can cause […]

Essure

Many women were introduced to a new family planning implant device known as Essure. The device was an alternative to tubal ligation that was promoted as a safe and effective method for sterilization. Unfortunately, many patients experienced more serious side effects than expected, including organ perforation and death. Thousands of Essure lawsuits have been filed […]

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

Medical technology has made great advances over the years. There are new drugs, new treatments, and new medical devices to improve our health care. Robotic surgery is a medical advance that allows surgeons to perform operations through a surgical robot. The da Vinci surgical system can provide fantastic results, but doctors are still responsible when […]

Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement

As we get older, our bones and joints can wear down, causing pain, arthritis, and deformed joints. When patients are eligible for hip replacement surgery, it can provide great relief. Unfortunately, some patients were given defective hip replacement devices. Metal-on-metal designs caused metal ions and metal debris to enter the bloodstream. Thousands of hip implant […]

401(k) Plans and Your Rights

For employees, 401(k)s are among the most common types of retirement plans offered by employers. These defined contribution plans are easy to monitor, there are multiple investment options, and you can do a rollover 401(k) if you leave the job. Most employees only think about the market fluctuations of their investments. However, employers and plan […]