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How Does House Arrest Work and Who Qualifies for It?

How Does House Arrest Work and Who Qualifies for It?

The United States prison system manages over 1,000,000 inmates each year. In 2022, the prison population increased by 2% from the previous year to over 1,200,000 people. 

What is a Warrant and Types of Warrants

What is a Warrant and Types of Warrants

A warrant is an authorization issued by a competent authority to undertake or execute a specific action. Warrants are useful for several purposes, including securing the arrest of an offender, conducting property or on-person searches, and obtaining evidence for trial.

Driving Without Insurance: Consequences, Penalties, and How to Avoid Violations

Driving Without Insurance: Consequences, Penalties, and How to Avoid Violations

There are nearly 45,000 fatal motor accidents annually in the United States. In 2019, motor crashes cost Americans over $340 billion, resulting in 4.

Perjury Laws: Understanding the Seriousness of Lying Under Oath

Perjury Laws: Understanding the Seriousness of Lying Under Oath

Perjury simply means knowingly telling lies or half-truths in an official proceeding, such as in court, or an official document, such as an affidavit.

What is an Affidavit, and How is it Used in Legal Proceedings?

What is an Affidavit, and How is it Used in Legal Proceedings?

An affidavit is a document written by a person of sound mind attesting that what they have written is true to the best of their knowledge.

Same-Sex Marriage: Legal Rights, Supreme Court Ruling, and Global Progress

Same-Sex Marriage: Legal Rights, Supreme Court Ruling, and Global Progress

In recent years, same-sex marriage has received wider acceptance globally. As of 2024, nearly 40 countries have legalized same-sex marriage, with Greece and Estonia being some of the latest countries to do so.

Is Assault with a Deadly Weapon a Felony and How Much Time Can You Get for It?

Is Assault with a Deadly Weapon a Felony and How Much Time Can You Get for It?

Assault with a deadly weapon, also known as ADW, is the criminal act of attacking or threatening someone with a weapon or object that can cause them harm and is considered an aggravated type of assault in many U.S. states.

Self-Defense Laws: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally

Self-Defense Laws: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally

Self-defense is a fundamental legal concept allowing individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves or others from harm.

Trespassing Law: Civil Trespass vs. Criminal Trespassing and Legal Consequences

Trespassing Law: Civil Trespass vs. Criminal Trespassing and Legal Consequences

Trespassing is unauthorized entry onto someone else's property without their permission. It can occur on residential, commercial, or government property, and depending on the circumstances, the act can have civil and criminal consequences.

What Is Small Claims Court? Advice on the Small Claims Process

What Is Small Claims Court? Advice on the Small Claims Process

Small claims are a type of legal case handled less formally than many other cases and are heard by small claims courts. Generally, the procedures are simplified, allowing someone to represent themselves in a small claims case without hiring an attorney.

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