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Criminal Liability Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) a superfund was created which provides funds for the clean up of pre-existent hazardous waste sites. Although most of the litigation under CERCLA is civil in nature, criminal charges under CERCLA do exist. The potential criminal charges concern the reporting requirements for releases of hazardous substances.More...

Criminal Violations of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (MSHA) provides for enforcement of by way of civil penalties, criminal penalties, or administrative enforcement methods. MSHA was enacted to protect mining workers. When a violation of the MSHA is claimed, an investigation is conducted regarding the allegations of the violation. If a criminal division determines that a case referred to it warrants prosecution, the case will be referred to the office of the United States Attorney. More...

APPELLATE COURT DECISIONS

An appellate court has authority to render several types of decision with regard to an appeal. The appellate court may affirm a judgment of a trial court, may reverse the decision of the trial court, or it may reform the decision of the trial court. The appellate court may also dismiss an appeal, may abate an appeal, or it may grant or deny a rehearing of its decision.More...

REVOCATION OF PAROLE

A prisoner who is granted parole is required to abide by all the terms and conditions of his or her parole. If the prisoner violates any of the terms and conditions of his or her parole or if the prisoner commits a criminal offense while on parole, the prisoner's parole may be revoked. More...

SEARCH & SEIZURE - BORDER & AIRPORT SEARCHES

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