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Filing A Police Report For Stolen Property

When people’s belongings are stolen, they yearn for a sense of justice and compensation. In many cases, stolen property is never found, and the culprits are never apprehended for their actions. Part

How To Report Food Stamp Fraud

Membership in federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, also known as food stamps, has gone up in the years since the 2007 recession and rise in unemployment rates. SNAP benefits are

How to Apply for a Governor’s Pardon

A governor’s pardon is tantamount to having the top executive of your state forgiving you for a crime to which you either plead guilty or of which you were convicted. Unlike a

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

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 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 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

Getting Your Bail Bond Money Back?

After you have had the misfortune of bailing someone out of jail there is going to come a time where you wonder whether or not you are going to get your money

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

How to Obtain Police Reports

Record keeping is one of the most important functions of law enforcement agencies across the United States. Police officers are trained to document their observations and actions whenever they are called upon

How to Order a Criminal Background Check on Yourself

If you’re interested in knowing what your criminal record says, ordering one on yourself is quite simple. Potential employers, landlords, and sometimes even educational institutions to screen renters, employers and volunteers use

Can I change my plea at pre-trial?

Once you have been charged with a crime and made an initial plea, the judge will then assign you to a pre-trial date. Most of the time, this hearing is around 30

How to Find a Person in Jail for Free

If you think that your friend or a family member has been arrested, by using the Internet you can easily locate him or her in jail for free without any trouble. Jail

Domestic Violence Laws

It is becoming increasingly accepted that violence within the family is no longer a purely ‘domestic’ issue. It is a problem which belongs to society as a whole, and which should properly

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