Most people know that it’s illegal to open mail that is addressed to someone else. In fact, there is a federal law that makes it a crime to do so. However, the law only applies under very specific circumstances. To help determine if it’s lawful, take a look at the following reasons for opening mail […]

To drive in accordance with the law, an individual must have a driver’s license. Driving is a privilege according to federal law – one that can be revoked if certain conditions are not met. Getting pulled over without a license can lead to serious consequences, depending upon the circumstances. There are two reasons why someone may be […]

Sometimes in the business world, it is necessary for office staff to sign a letter on someone else’s behalf, such as the manager or company president. This usually happens when the manager or president is not available or too busy to sign letters himself. Only an authorized representative should sign on someone else’s behalf. Aside […]

If you are looking to find someone in jail, you have a few options. If you’re not sure where to start, trying to find an inmate may feel overwhelming. So before you start Google searching every jail in your area, let’s walk through the basics. Do you know the person’s name, address, or date-of-birth? Maybe you […]

Unfortunately, defamation of character claims are extremely difficult to prove in the court. As the plaintiff (the accusing), the burden of proof falls on you to prove the defendant (the accused) did what you’re claiming. Additionally, slandering is considered a “tort“, which is a civil wrong, rather than a criminal one. But before we can […]

From driver history to accident reports, you can learn a lot from performing a license plate lookup. Usually, people are trying to find information about a vehicle’s history. Other times, someone may be looking to identify the driver of a vehicle by using a license plate number. In either case, the online data may be limited […]

If you are concerned that you may have a warrant out for your arrest, know that there are free resources you can use to verify this information. From public records to online databases, it is easier than ever to run a free arrest warrant check on yourself or another person without having to explore the depths […]

From court hearings to internal family disputes, child custody cases are trying battles in many ways. And while each family’s situation is different, parents in child custody cases have one job – to convince a judge that being in their child’s life is in the best interest of their son or daughter. Aside from having […]

Looking for an upcoming court date? Whether you are scheduled to appear in court, or you are looking on behalf of the defendant, there are few simple ways to find your court date both online and offline. In this article, we will walk you through the information you will need to find your scheduled court date, […]

Police brutality is the use of excessive and/or unnecessary force by police when dealing with civilians. The controversy surrounding police brutality isn’t a new idea, dating back to the 1800s. However, it has been a topic of conversation in recent years, with related cases popping up in the news regularly. Let’s take a look at the factors […]

Convicted felons lose rights from voting to employment, depending on their state of residence. While some of the rights convicted felons lose may be restored over time, some of the rights are lost forever. Throughout the United States, some of the general rights convicted felons lose are as follows, varying state by state: Voting Traveling […]

Writing a letter to a judge can be extremely impactful if it is written properly. Whether you are writing as a victim or on behalf of a defendant, it must be written in business-style and in a professional tone in order for the judge to take the letter seriously.  There are a few main reasons […]

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of all U.S. citizens to bear arms except in certain circumstances. One of these circumstances is if you are a convicted felon. Felons often find it difficult to have applications for firearm rights accepted, especially if they were convicted of violent crimes. For felons with […]