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Thanks to insurance, a policyholder gains protection from an economic loss, whether it’s a car accident or a disaster that damages a home. However, the allure of a quick insurance payout has tempted some to try staging a compensable damage event for their insurers to...
Underage drinking is illegal in every U.S. state, yet young people still get away with consuming liquor thanks to fake IDs. Forged IDs can display fake ages and dates of birth, allowing underage persons to circumvent a liquor store’s age verification processes. A...
Given how vast the internet is, it is normal that not everyone on it shares the same views and opinions. However, you might be tempted to respond aggressively toward arrogant or annoying individuals on social media. If you make an online threat, others may see it as...
Criminal litigation involves concepts that are difficult to comprehend for nonlegal individuals. For this reason, many defendants get lost in the process and do not understand where they stand in the case. A concept mostly heard in litigation but still causes...
When police officers and prosecutors claim to have irrefutable evidence connecting someone to criminal activity, defendants often panic. Quite a few individuals who assert their innocence choose to plead guilty to pending criminal charges because they believe that the...
In late September of 1996, an altercation occurred at a New York subway station. When officers arrived at the scene, an individual began shooting at them. One week later, a man named Norberto Peets was arrested in connection to an unrelated robbery. An officer...
Plea bargains have become a controversial topic in recent decades. Some believe that the risks of a plea deal often outweigh the immediate (and highly attractive) rewards, such as reduced or no jail time. It is true that many plea bargains do not preserve the...
When the prosecution offers you a plea deal, you may be tempted to accept it without a second thought. It could be because you will receive a more lenient sentence than the potential penalties of your original charges. However, accepting a plea deal is not always...
A conviction for a criminal offense can be devastating, especially if you are innocent. Fortunately, you have options. You can successfully appeal and overturn a criminal conviction. To file an effective appeal, however, you need to start off by understanding the...
The income tax system in the United States of America requires that employed individuals, businesses and anyone receiving income file annual tax returns This annual tax return filing process allows someone to evaluate what they have already paid toward their taxes and...
