Many people do not believe that white-collar crimes are severe enough to warrant a lot of attention from the authorities. After all, it is not like anyone died due to your intentional or accidental participation in a money-laundering scheme. You might not realize this, but local and federal gover...
As with any topic that can stir fear, violent crime is one that folks often try to theorize on or explain. While the reality is acts of violence can be senseless, reviewing recent statistics can help paint a clearer picture of evolving crime rates. Numbers increase nationwide For starters, it can...
The police always look out for anyone they suspect may be driving drunk. If you drive a semi truck or commercial vehicle, you can expect officers to pay even more attention to you because of the increased damage your vehicle could do if you lose control of it. The greater visibility of truck driv...
The critical difference between theft and embezzlement is legitimate control or access over the assets. For example, breaking into the office and taking company equipment would be theft. Your employer had not given you any right of control or access to those items, even if you were allowed to use...
If the prosecution announces they have an eyewitness willing to testify they saw you, it might feel like a blow to your case. Yet, it does not always play out like that. Eyewitness evidence is not always reliable, despite many people making it out to be. Eyewitnesses have gotten it wrong on many ...
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) in California, it is crucial to retain hope. Even if you tested positive on their breath testing machine, it might still be possible to overturn the charge. The consequences of a DUI can far outweigh what you might expect. Accepting ...
A green card, otherwise known as a Permanent Resident Card, grants you permission to live and work permanently in the United States — given you oblige by the guidelines laid out by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Receiving your green card can be a source of pride, espe...
In California or across the United States, you may face charges for fraud related to pyramid-schemes, identify theft, crowdfunding, insurance fraud, fraud offenses involving senior citizens, charity fraud or telemarketing fraud, to name a few. Fraud accusations should be taken seriously because t...
Once you hold a green card, you may move your attention to the next step – becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. Although that is not everyone's goal and some may choose to stay in the country on a green card, there are some significant advantages to gaining citizen status. A green...
Living far away from your parents can be difficult, especially if they still reside in your home country while you are living in the United States. Your options for bringing them closer to you in the U.S. depend on your residency status. Do you have permanent residency? If you are already a U.S. ...
California has long had some of the most relaxed marijuana laws in the country. Medical marijuana was made legal back in 1996, when most states would never have considered such a thing. Today, medical marijuana is legal in vast parts of the country and even recreational use is legal in California...
When you come to the United States for a job opportunity, it can be exciting and challenging all at the same time. Understanding your options ahead of filing for a work visa may help ease your stress. First, it's essential to decide whether you want to make the most out of a short-term stay in th...
Unfortunately, like many things in the legal world, the answer to this question is that it depends. Although the exact answer will depend on the details of the situation, it is important to know that there is not a simple, one-way-fits-all type of approach when answering this question. Instead, t...
The topic of firearms is arguably the most debated political subject in America, mainly because the right to own a gun is a constitutional right protected by the Second Amendment, which states that Americans are free to bear arms as they wish. At first glance, the Second Amendment seems to give t...
When you drive in California, you may not realize all the different laws that apply to motorists in the Golden State. If police ever arrest you for DUI, though, you need to understand California's implied consent laws. Through California's implied consent laws, drivers must submit to breathalyzer...
Counterfeiting And Forgery Forgery is the crime of producing, making, or adapting objects or documents to defraud another. When fraud leads to someone being deceived out of money, additional charges may be added. Counterfeiting is making or creating an unauthorized imitation of a genuine article ...
It has been 232 years since the Congress of the United States was established. In that time period, a total of 28 Congress members have either been killed or wounded while in office: 15 fatalities and 13 injuries, to be exact. In modern politics, these numbers are truly alarming, even more so if ...
If you have ever taken a bus, a taxicab, a cruise ship, a commercial plane, a passenger train, or even bought something online, you have used the services of common carriers. Simply put, a common carrier is an entity that transports individuals or materials from one place to another in exchange f...
The safety of all Americans is one of the most important priorities of the government. For that reason, there have been many laws passed to outlaw or restrict certain dangerous materials – one of which is the Federal Criminal Code Chapter 11B. In this federal law, chemical weapons are being focus...
Most people would agree that there is nothing more irritating and bothersome than falling ill. It keeps you out of work, school, or any activity for that matter. On top of potentially missing crucial events, your health is also deteriorating which could lead to expensive medical bills. These all ...
On one fateful evening in the year 2012, 17-year-old African American Trayvon Martin was walking back from the townhouse of his father's fiancee. Little did he know that in just a few moments, he would be part of arguably the most infamous self-defense case in America's history. It all started wh...
Schools are where the children of tomorrow are being molded and prepared for the future. Because of its importance, the state aims to protect it at all costs and keep it free from any harm. Danger can come in many shapes and sizes. One of the most common forms that it can take is a gun. Guns, on ...
Wearing masks and costumes are not necessarily illegal. There are even some customs and traditions rooted in the very idea of wearing it. Costumes and masks represent cultures or characters, depending on the purpose and sentiments of the users. However, some people use these things to commit crim...
When we hear of the word “prison”, the first things that probably pop up in our minds are the picture of metal bars, a bright orange uniform, and the faces of scary-looking people. In this article, however, we will be dealing with a different type of “imprisonment”, one that does not necessarily ...
In a criminal trial, to prove one's innocence is the primary goal of an attorney. A good defense lawyer will do anything to do so. Because, after all, it is the deciding factor on what the charges will be or whether or not they will be dismissed. That is why the defense would go to extreme measur...
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