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For most purposes of identification, people use the Birth Certificate as the original document. But some have recently heard about something called the Certificate of Live Birth. What is the difference between
A restraining order, sometimes called an order of protection, is a binding legal order issued by a court. Typically, a restraining order is issued when one party is accused of: Stalking Harassing
In the United States, both juveniles and adults may be charged with crimes. Both are entitled to be made aware of the charges and to have legal representation. The lawyers in either
When the mysterious serial killer Jack the Ripper roamed through the gritty and foggy streets of London in the 19th century, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department of London’s Metropolitan Police were
Are you considering buying a property that is not zoned the way you would like it to be? Have you inherited a residential property that would be more valuable as commercial property?
Video may have killed the radio star, but the Internet killed the record store. The music industry has not been the same ever since a file sharing software application called Napster was
Dying and leaving behind minor children is something no one wants to consider. However, the consequences of not making guardianship plans can have long term, devastating consequences. Should you pass away without
Sometimes individuals or companies must send legal documents issued in the United States to other countries. In the past, it was difficult for these foreign countries to determine the authenticity of these
Obtaining a background check is often an important part of the hiring process. Background checks may also be useful for adoptions or for verifying that certain individuals are qualified to enter particular
Unwanted sales calls and text messages can be both annoying and disruptive. Random solicitation calls and texts are not the reasons why people buy telephones and cell phones. Individuals have telephones and
<p>People have traditionally used a handshake to signify the reaching of an agreement. Verbal agreements, with or without the symbolic handshake, are legally enforceable in most instances. State laws require that certain
Convicted felons looking for work typically have a hard road ahead of them. Federal and state laws may prohibit them from working in certain industries or may prevent them from being able
Retribution is at the heart of just about all judicial systems that deal with law and order. To the extent that punishment is supposed to fit the crime, retributive justice can be
When a member of one of the branches of the U.S. armed forces commits an action that is considered a major violation of the code of proper conduct, they may be brought
If you’re a witness or victim of a crime, one of the first steps to justice is filing a police report, which helps prompt an investigation. And while it is imperative to
Being served with a restraining order, particularly one that is undeserved, is infuriating. However, it’s important to remain calm. There are ways to fight it, and your chances only improve if you
Copying someone else’s work and passing it off as one’s own can come with serious consequences. Some of these are personal, some are professional and some are legal. These consequences can vary
Although there is no limit as to the amount of currency that travelers can carry when they arrive to the United States, there are certain procedures with regard to customs and taxation
Criminal laws are a method of social control by which government designates certain behaviors as contrary to the health, safety, or moral welfare of society. The laws define the conduct and establish
Child support obligations are officially mandated by a court of law. These agreements for the support of minor children specifically define when and how much must be paid by the non-custodial parent.