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Some criminal charges are more severe than others, but ultimately, nearly all charges can lead to terms of imprisonment. Learn what can happen as a result of being charged with a misdemeanor offense and gain the knowledge that you will need to defend your innocence.
Moving Violation Penalties
At some point in life nearly everyone receives a moving violation. The penalties can range from verbal warnings and fines to having your car towed or spending time in jail. The best thing that you can do is to address all moving violation as quickly as possible.
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Former US Presidential Candidate John Edwards Charged With Conspiracy
Although former senator John Edwards was forced to drop out of the 2008 presidential election because of his deceased wife's terminal illness, the feds opted to continue their investigation of his campaign methods. After it was found that Edwards had been giving campaign money to his mistress Rielle Hunter, prosecutors charged him with conspiracy and issuing false statements. It is clear that Edwards have violated numerous campaign laws, but Edwards does not want to accept a plea deal as it would force him to admit guilt.As a licensed, practicing attorney, Edwards would be disbarred if he was convicted of a felony offense. Just the fact that he has been indicted might be enough for the North Carolina Bar Association to request an inquiry. Edwards' highly publicized affair and his subsequent actions after his wife passed away has put his professional and personal life under scrutiny.
Greg Craig, Edwards' attorney, will argue that money given to Edwards as a gift should not be considered a campaign contribution. Edwards provided his former mistress with financial support after she became pregnant. It is likely that Edwards diverted money that was gifted to him to Hunter's bank account because he did not want his wife to find out about the affair. The government contends that Edward gave Hunter a substantial amount of money – more than $1 million, and it was given to Edwards specifically to aid his bid for the presidency. No court date has been set, however, Edwards has formally been charged with several felonies.
03.06.2011. 11:10