Having a criminal record can have a long lasting effect on your future. Job and college applications might be affected by a record as well. Drunk driving records are common in the United States, but it is possible to get an expungement to protect your record and...
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Understanding embezzlement and its warning signs
Anyone involved in the conversion of organizational assets into personal assets can be charged with embezzlement. In most cases, the person involved in embezzlement has control of the finances of the organization. It is a type of theft, but several laws have been made...
Minors charged with possession
A minor found in possession of alcohol or drugs, regardless of whether they had consumed the substance or not, can be charged with violation of MIP laws. Minor in Possession laws were created by state governments to educate minors of the dangers of drinking and...
Different types of misdemeanor charges
The United States law has divided criminal charges into different types in order to make sure people face sentencing according to their crimes. A misdemeanor is one of these charges, and it is less serious than a felony, but more serious than an infraction....
Preventing and preparing yourself for IRS audits
There are many beliefs to what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does and doesn't do. However, one fact about the IRS is that they have the right to send you a legal audit notice if they feel you have committed tax fraud. If case the information provided in your tax...
Understanding the severity of a felony charge
Criminal activity can be divided into different classes depending upon the severity of the act. Felonies are the most serious class of criminal offense in the United States. Although some states have further classified felonies into different groups, it is widely...
Search warrant requirements under the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment of the United States grants people the right to feel secure and protects them from any unlawful searches or seizures. This means that government agents and law enforcing authorities need search warrants to conduct any operation that violates...
Dealing with money laundering allegations
Money laundering is often used to hide the actual source of money. In most cases, it is done when the money is being made through illegal means. Laundering money is a way to show the government that the money is being made legally. It allows you to use the money that...
Accepting a plea bargain
Some criminal cases are resolved way before proceedings even begin. You might be asked to plead guilty in exchange for a good deal and a lenient sentence; this is called a plea bargain. The defendant has the right to refuse the plea agreement and go to trial. Plea...
Fighting against a battery charge
The act of performing unlawful physical contact after threatening another person is called battery. In simple words, it is the use of force against another person without consent. Intent plays an important role in battery charges and could establish whether the...