If you have become a victim of domestic violence, you may seek legal protective order. This type of crime refers to cases where a live-in partner or spouse harasses another partner emotionally, physically, or just verbally. Before you start the procedure to get a protective order, you will have to make sure that you meet the legal requirements in this regard. The provisions vary from one state to another.
Different Types Of White Collar Crime
August 2, 2010 By
When a respectable person who has high social status gets involved in some kind of monetary fraud, it is referred to as a white collar crime. The employees of a company may commit an array of legal offenses, including forgery, identity theft, money laundering, copyright infringement, computer crime, embezzlement, insider trading, bribery, and fraud.
Legal Rights Of A Sex Crime Victim
August 2, 2010 By
Sex crime refers to cases involving incest, sexual assault, attempted rape, and rape. As per the laws in the United States of America, the victims of these types of crimes have got certain legal rights related to prosecution and privacy. However, it is entirely up to the victims to find out how and when they should use those rights.
4 Major Risk Factors Related To Juvenile Delinquency
July 31, 2010 By
When it comes to preventing your children and minors from getting involved in illegal, harmful, and inappropriate conduct, it is very important to have in-depth understanding of the various risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency. Following is a brief rundown on four major factors that include substance abuse, mental health, family related issues, and personal (individual) issues.
Are You Facing Difficulty In Getting A Job Because You Have Criminal Background Records?
July 17, 2010 By
Employers generally hesitate to hire those people who have criminal background records. If you have been found guilty of law violation previously, it will obviously be very difficult to obtain employment, but it is not an impossible task. If you have the right approach and follow the right steps, there’s no reason why you should not get a job.
What Happens in Criminal Proceedings for Felony Cases?
July 17, 2010 By
The criminal proceedings for felony cases work differently as compared to the procedure involved in minor offences (petty crime) or juvenile cases. The process here can be very complex and it is often very difficult to deal with the same without expert legal help. However, it is entirely up to you to decide whether you want to represent yourself, waive your right to counsel, or hire a lawyer. It all starts when a crime is committed and reported, which follows by an investigation and then arrest.