Sentences with phrase «even criminal charges»

If you are caught, you will face harsh fines or even criminal charges.

But in other instances, we find issues that may change the structure of the deal, such as key individuals who have a history of discrimination complaints, CFOs who have a history of financial troubles, executives who have embellished credentials, history of litigation or even criminal charges.

Often punitive damages or even criminal charges are a result of a Rhode Island car crash involving an underage driver who has been drinking at their home.

I retorted that the day might soon come in which even criminal charges were treated in this manner and that, in the name of expediency and «safety» (whatever that means), we were giving up the very foundation of due process on which our legal system rests.

Even if only half these charges are true, they are activities that would and should have resulted in academic, scientific, and legal censure, and even criminal charges.

If these tactics surface — as they likely will — the business owner may be charged with civil, and perhaps even criminal charges of fraud.

Providing prohibited services can lead to severe professional penalties, and may include the filing of civil or even criminal charges against the vet assistant.

Milwaukee county officials have threatened parents with fines and tickets, even criminal charges.

«If they know something is not right and they endorse it, there could be all sorts of fallout, including SEC action and even criminal charges if there is evidence of fraud,» he says.

Violators face stiff fines or even criminal charges.

Adhering to these regulations is very important as failing to do so can result in penalties and fines, or even criminal charges in extreme circumstances.

Failing to do this constitutes recklessness and it is punishable by a misdemeanor or even a criminal charge depending on the situation; however, civil liability for the damages caused are kept separate.

Not exact matches

Unlike Serial, which explored how a suspect's race and religion might have been held against him, The Jinx riveted viewers by exploring the role of privilege and how Durst's high - priced legal defense team could manage to help him evade the most serious criminal charges against him even when, in one case, he'd actually admitted to having dismembered a person's body.

Priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even if they learn of abuse during a confidential religious confession, Australia's most powerful investigative authority has recommended.

We were inspired to make the film by the injustice happening to Anna's home birth midwife, Agnes Gereb, who had been imprisoned and at the time of filming was under house arrest and facing multiple criminal charges (and even today, four years later, Agnes is still facing multiple charges).

In many instances I risked the practice's and my own credibility, my license, and even my freedom because as a practitioner working outside the norm, I could face criminal charges for supporting a woman's individual rights when those decisions differ from the standard of care or from what the average jury member would choose for their own healthcare.

There is no treaty of extradition between the US and Russia, and even if there was one there would likely be an article which prevent political criminals (e.g. people charged with treason) from being extradited.

Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson had even more legal problems laid at their desk today, after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced criminal charges for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.

But if there's some hint or innuendo that he knew about some things — even if it doesn't rise to the level of a criminal charge — it provides an opportunity for an opponent.

Donald Trump's national spokeswoman, said that embattled top aide Corey Lewandowski would stay with the campaign even if he's convicted of a criminal battery charge in Florida.

It's unusual for campaign finance reports to get this level of scrutiny and even less common for them to end with criminal charges.

STATEN ISLAND — Police are gearing up for demonstrations on Staten Island ahead of a grand jury decision on criminal charges in the NYPD chokehold death of Eric Garner that could come as early as Wednesday evening, sources said.

McMahon says there might even be some positive fallout from the scandal, if the attention on the criminal charges cause New Yorkers to look more closely at Solar City and other publicly funded economic development projects.

«Even persons who were facing criminal prosecution prior to the 2015 presidential elections who are now members of the ruling APC and other members of APC who are overtly known to be involved in known cases of corruption were excluded from the list whilst persons who have never been charged with any crime and who in fact have not held any previous government portfolio including myself were listed as «looters».

Suspects could be charged with larceny, criminal mischief or even trespassing, provided the signs were plucked from private property.

Under the proposed Trump policy, cities would lose funding if undocumented and even legal immigrants are not reported to federal authorities for deportation after being charged with low - level criminal offenses, such as

In the past, senators (Kevin Parker, Hiram Monserrate) have been stripped of their titles and lulus after being indicted on criminal charges — even if they had not yet been found guilty.

He believes it may be «difficult to avoid» an early general election: the alternative is a year in which a string of MPs keep their seats in the Commons even as they face criminal charges of fraud.

Five years later, no criminal charges have been filed, even though the Commission of Correction last year urged prosecutors to take another look.

They made attempts to stifle the online expression even by imposing criminal charges.

GLENARDEN, Md. — A lawsuit filed against a public school system in Maryland claims that the predatory behavior of a volunteer, who is now facing criminal charges, was known by students and teachers and even reported to the school's principal.

Once arrested, even if the charges are dropped, students still carry the label of «criminal» and are more likely to drop out of school.

What makes the case even more interesting is the fact that Apple had also initiated criminal charges against the Spanish company though the judge has subsequently dismissed it for the lack of «sufficient justification» to press for criminal charges against the little known company.

Payday loans would be allowed to charge more than 60 % as long as provincial legislation existed to provide set limits around the cost of borrowing even if this exceeded the criminal code rate.

They might be able to force you personally to pay, or even start criminal charges against you if you can't pay either.

Even if you were acting in good faith and did not understand the details, the consequences for tax avoidance can be anything up to and including criminal charges, which is why I must suggest you seek advice or at least look into the residency and tax rules of Sweden yourself.

Omitting some assets may even lead to criminal charges.

It is legal to represent yourself in a bankruptcy, but experts don't recommend it, because a simple mistake can take away your legal protection against debt collectors, allow creditors to take away major assets or even result in criminal charges.

Although there are some debt reduction and financial planning programs that can help a person reduce the total amount that they owe to creditors, many of the promises that debt reduction companies make can lead to deeper debt, being sued by creditors for large amounts of money, or even having criminal charges levied against the person.

There are many reasons why a prosecutor may choose not to pursue criminal cruelty charges, even when it appears to us that the perpetrator is obviously guilty.

Under a revised version shelters could inspect a rescue but only if the shelter is able to determine legally that the rescue is in violation of animal protection laws and even then must still turn over the animal unless criminal charges are successfully pursued.

And even if this isn't prosecuted under criminal charges, it's still a heck of a cause of action for a civil suit.

If we penalize someone (condemn him, force him out of positions he holds, sue him, perhaps even charge him with a criminal offense), that may be appropriate, but if we also try to take away credit for things he has done well and honorably within science (as best we know), we are penalizing twice for the same offense, and impugning Gleick's scientific integrity fits that description.

When you think about some of the prosecutorial abuses in the criminal process even where defendants are represented by counsel, the odds that Stewart could beat his charges at a pro se are very high indeed.

And, if you didn't report the income that was found to be rent and not a gift, on an income tax form, you would be assessed serious penalties and might even be charged with criminal tax evasion, since the sincerity of your gift would be in doubt.

This means that just one small drink, or even less of a beverage containing alcohol, before driving can result in serious criminal charges.

Even if someone is already being charged with having committed a criminal act, if the criminal act (such as causing an accident and then fleeing the scene of such accident) resulted in the injury of another, regardless of whether or not the accident was caused by recklessness, distracted driving or, say, a DUI, the injured party can — and should — make a claim against the liable individual.

Even if you think the charges are not severe enough to warrant a call to a criminal defense attorney, they are.

Many citizens are shocked to learn that their vehicle, cash, financial accounts or other property can be seized and forfeited by the government despite the fact that they have not even been charged with a criminal offense, let alone convicted of one.

For the first time in Canada, an appeal court has upheld the use of duress as a defence to a charge of murder even though the Criminal Code explicitly rules it out.