Help in Copyright Laws

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

The copyright law (section 501) states that any person violating the exclusive rights of the author infringes the copyright of that author. Section 106 in the same law explained that the owner has the exclusive right to:

• *Display copyrighted work publicly
• *Perform the work publicly
• *Distribute copies of this work to the public through lending, lease, rental, sale, or other transfer of ownership
• *Prepare derivative works based on the work
• *Reproduce the work in copies
• *Perform the work publicly (in case of sound recordings) by means of digital audio transmission.

If you engage in these activities without obtaining the permission of the owner, then you committed a crime and are liable for infringement. To makes sure that you are not breaking this law, consult with the Copyright office. This office serves as a primary place of record where anyone can register claims to copyright and record documents related to copyright.

On the other hand, if you believe that your copyright has been infringed, you may file a criminal lawsuit and contact IP (Intellectual Property) Program of FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). It’s recommended that you seek legal advice from a copyright attorney (one who specializes in arts, intellectual property, or entertainment law matters) and discuss your legal options.

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Get to Know these Alarming Criminal Law Statistics

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

According to a study of UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) conducted by DOJ (Department of Justice), BJS (Bureau of Justice Statistics), and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), there are more than 14 million people summoned, cited, or arrested for a criminal offense every year in the U.S. This total includes over 1.5 Million property crimes and over 600,000 violent crimes. And this study does not even include traffic violations.

Criminal law defense actually refers to a legal argument from an entity or individual accused of violation concerning a municipal, state, or federal code of law. These entities or individuals may face severe penalties. That’s why these people will require the help of attorneys with extensive experience in criminal law to disprove their guilt or prove their innocence.

These offenses can include the following:

• · Misdemeanor/Felony charges
• · Parole/probation violations
• · Battery/assault/violent crimes
• · Embezzlement/financial or securities fraud
• · Tax fraud
• · White collar crimes
• · Burglary/robbery/theft
• · Drug offenses
• · Sex crimes
• · Domestic assault
• · DUI/DWI/DWID/OWI/OUI

Penalties for these crimes range from fines to prison. Capital punishment can also be ordered for heinous crimes. Take note that the severity of penalties and charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction. For example, if you have questions and concerns about criminal law in Alabama, you need to find Alabama attorneys who can assist you with any legal inquiries.

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