| Attacking Eyewitness Identification |
| A defendant may attack eyewitness testimony during trial. There are numerous issues and problems that arise when dealing with eyewitness identification testimony. One of the largest issues involves the reliability of the eyewitness. The defendant may attack the eyewitness identification testimony by cross-examination, by way of a jury instruction, or by way of closing argument to the jury.More... |
| NATIONAL SECURITY OFFENSES |
| The national security of the United States includes national defense, foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, international security, and foreign relations. When national security matters arise during a federal criminal prosecution, the Department of Justice must coordinate the prosecution with officials from the intelligence, military, and foreign affairs communities.More... |
| OBTAINING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY FRAUD |
| A person commits an offense when he or she acquires, obtains, or attempts to obtain possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, or forgery. The person obtains a controlled substance by fraud when the person forges or alters a prescription for the controlled substance.More... |
| PROSTITUTION, PIMPING, & PANDERING |
| A person commits the offense of prostitution when he or she knowingly offers to engage, agrees to engage, or engages in sexual conduct for money with another person. A person also commits the offense of prostitution when he or she knowingly solicits another person in a public place to engage in sexual conduct for money. More... |
| BURGLARY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE |
| A person commits the offense of burglary of a motor vehicle when he or she breaks or enters into a motor vehicle, or any part thereof, without the consent of the owner and with the intent to commit a felony or a theft. More... |
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