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An overview of the PATRIOT Act

The PATRIOT Act, officially the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, was quickly developed and passed after the terroristic attack on September 11, 2001. The PATRIOT Act...

MARITIME JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Criminal Law & Procedure: Jurisdiction & Venue: Jurisdiction

In accordance with Article III of the United States Constitution, the federal government has jurisdiction over all admiralty and...

Receipt of Stolen Government Property and Improper Disposal of Government Property

Receipt of Stolen Government Property

Receiving stolen government property is a federal offense. The prosecution must show the following elements existed in order to try a defendant for the offense of receiving stolen...

CLEMENCY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Criminal Law & Procedure: Criminal Offenses: Crimes Against the Person: Domestic Offenses

In some states, legislatures have recently enacted laws that grant the possibility of clemency by the...

Bribery and Financial Institutions

Bribery with respect to financial institutions is a federal offense. This crime involves the following elements:

An individual.
The giving or promise of anything of value to any individual.
The...