Legal Definitions of Two Distinct Theft Crimes The laws of most states make specific distinctions between certain types of theft offenses, identifying particular elements that separate petty larceny from grand larceny—typically, the value of the ... [Read more...]
Misdemeanor vs. Infraction – What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Lesser Criminal Violations Within the criminal justice system, there are degrees of crimes, with felonies considered the most egregious. Among the less serious offenses, violations of the law are generally identified as either ... [Read more...]
4 Most Common Unsafe Driving Violations
While most drivers are safe and aim to obey the rules, some have some unsafe habits and violate road rules in ways that increase the likelihood of crashing. Let's look at some common driving violations that increase your risk of injury. Speeding or ... [Read more...]
Unanimous Supreme Court Rules on Key Immigration Issue
Court Denies Access to Green Card for Couple Who Entered Country Illegally In a rare unanimous decision on the volatile issue of immigration, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in early June, in the case of Sanchez v. Mayorkas, that persons with temporary ... [Read more...]
What to Do After Losing Your House in a Divorce
There are numerous ways that someone can lose their house in a divorce, with the most common reason being that the house must be sold in order to divide the couple’s marital property equitably. Losing a home in divorce is a difficult experience to ... [Read more...]
Georgia Seeks to Restrict Voting
Georgia Enacts New Law Curtailing Voting Rights Republicans in Georgia Seek to Halt Democrats’ Gains by Limiting Voting Rights In a fairly swift response to Georgia’s swing to the Democratic Party in the 2020 federal elections—the state had not had ... [Read more...]
Impeachment 101—An Overview of the Impeachment Process
For the second time in the last 15 months, Donald Trump faces trial in the United States Senate as part of the impeachment process. In this article, we'll take a look at the impeachment process, the role of the House of Representatives and the ... [Read more...]
Misdemeanor Charges
As a general rule, a misdemeanor is a criminal offense that carries a penalty of up to one year in detention. In most instances, the incarceration is in a county jail or similar facility, rather than a prison. Most misdemeanor convictions also ... [Read more...]
How Easy Would It Be to Abolish the Electoral College?
What Would Be Required to Change How Presidents Are Elected? The unique method by which the United States elects a president—the Electoral College—has come under increasing scrutiny over the last 20 years, as two candidates who lost the popular vote ... [Read more...]
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution Is in the News
The Constitutional Process for Replacing a President Who Lacks Capacity to Serve The United States Constitution, as initially ratified, contains language addressing succession upon the removal, death, or resignation of a sitting president, or in ... [Read more...]