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What Is a No Contact Order?

A no contact order can be issued for one of many reasons, from minor altercations between couples to serious, criminal charges of stalking and sexual harassment. Other circumstances in which no contact

How To File For Unemployment Benefits Extension

Unemployment benefits are provided by the states, so the process of getting an unemployment benefits extension varies from state to state. Additionally, there are often two flavors of unemployment benefits – one

How To Write A Request For Continuance

A request for continuance in a legal setting is a request that court proceedings be postponed until a later date. Writing this request involves explaining your reasoning for needing a continuance as

How To Report Illegal Immigrants

If you know of someone whom you have good reason to believe is illegally in the United States, it is well within your rights and indeed your responsibility to report that person

Why Are Steroids Illegal?

Anabolic steroids are a form of synthetic testosterone that may be prescribed by doctors but are illegal for use without a prescription. They are classified as a Schedule III controlled substance with

How To Calculate 263A

263A is shorthand for IRS Code Section 263A, and it details the rules used by business taxpayers to account for and capitalize their costs. Also known as UNICAP, or uniform capitalization, Section

How To Write A Parole Letter

Parole letters are letters written either by an incarcerated person or by his or her supporters. Intelligently written parole letters attesting to the offender’s character, reformation and plans to improve his or

What Is a Forensic Audit?

While a forensic audit may sound like something exciting you hear about on crime dramas like Law and Order or CSI, the truth is a little more mundane. A forensic audit is

What is a Capias Warrant?

In the common law system of the United States, a capias warrant is essentially an order to arrest and detain an individual for the purpose of guaranteeing a court appearance. The Latin

New York State Restraining Order Rules

Whether you’re looking into filing one or whether you are on the receiving end, it is important that you know the rules regarding restraining orders in New York State. Also known as

Writing a Contract Addendum

A contract addendum is an agreed-upon addition signed by all parties to the original contract. It details the specific: Terms Clauses Sections Definitions These will be changed in the original contract but

Renewing Your Learner’s Permit

Learner’s permits typically require you to drive a certain number of hours with supervision and take a driver’s education class before you apply for a full driver’s license. However, it may be

What are Laws for Handicap Parking Spaces

Enacted in 1990 and amended in 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established the rights of qualifying individuals with disabilities to have access to public parking spaces and building entrances. The

How to Stay Anonymous When Reporting Drug Dealing

Drug dealing is a catch-all term used to describe a number of criminal activities connected with drug trafficking. They may involve smuggling, distribution, retail sales, manufacturing, and others. These activities are often

Giving Up a Father’s Parental Rights

Choosing to relinquish parental rights is an emotional ordeal. When a father realizes that he cannot physically care for his child, he may decide that giving up parental rights is the best

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