Other Areas of Law

Many people who get speeding tickets, even if they're not guilty, are inclined to pay the fine and move on. But everyone has the right to contest a speeding ticket in front of a judge. If the...

Spousal abuse (also called "domestic violence") entails the cycle of psychological and physical abuse committed by one adult against another---of either the same sex or the opposite sex---in an...

Successfully negotiating a theft insurance claim requires that you have appropriate documentation. Insurance claims based on theft are subject to close scrutiny by insurance carriers. The...

When launching a complaint about a particular police department, you have several avenues you may take or choose from. It is the responsibility of the citizens of a city or town to monitor their...

If you own a car, home or business, your name and address are on a public record anyone can review under Freedom of Information laws that protect the public's right to monitor taxpayer-funded...

Having a loved one go missing is a terrifying and horrific ordeal for the families that are left behind. The train of thought that comes along with having a missing loved one can often bring about...

Whether you're in your house, your car, or just dealing on the street corner, when the police come by to ask questions, you need to be on guard. Police are very good at what they do, and lay lots...

A subpoena is a formal legal document, specifically, a writ that commands one party in a lawsuit to take a specified action during the discovery phase. Subpoenas are typically drafted by the...

Because car alarms can be sensitive to minor contact or be subject to unprovoked signaling, you might find yourself unnecessarily disturbed by one of your neighbor's car alarms. Car alarms often...

Since a number of cases was covered by major media outlets in the last three decades, awareness of the problem of police abuse has risen. Few people would now ignore the possibility of police...

A police department budget refers to the amount of funds made available to cover police department costs within a specific city. A police department budget varies from one city to another...

A police report is an official document detailing circumstances surrounding an incident, such as a car accident or a crime, investigated by a police officer. Police reports are usually one of the...

To check a police report, call your local police department at their administrative phone number. Do not call 9-1-1. You can get the phone number from the phone book or by looking on the Internet....

Fraud is defined as willful misrepresentation for the purpose of taking advantage of another resulting in damage of some sort. There are various types of fraud, such as check fraud, computer...

Obtaining a police report in the state of Colorado is easier than you might think. Depending on which county and department you are trying to obtain the report from, there are different laws and...

Our home, no matter what we live in, is supposed to be a place of peace and quiet and where we relax, live and enjoy life. We have enough noise and problems to deal with on the outside so we look...

Police conduct background checks on behalf of many private groups, including corporate human resources departments, schools, social service agencies and individual citizens. If you are asked to...

The retention of police records depends on the level of crime and the state in which it occurred. Arrests prior to the age of 18 (the legal age of an adult in the United States) are often sealed;...

It is a terrifying and heartbreaking experience when a loved one goes missing. If someone in your family does go missing it's critical that you take immediate action, especially when the person...

Retrieving police records is surprisingly easy. All you need to obtain criminal records or police reports for yourself or another person is the person's personal information and the location of...

Varying degrees of force can be used be people to protect themselves and their property, or by law enforcement officials to subdue a subject. It's permissible to use reasonable force. However,...

The short answer to the question of who is affected by police brutality is "everyone." Whether you are are the primary victim of police brutality, witness the brutality firsthand, or hear about it...

Police brutality, a form of police misconduct, happens all around the world. In the United States, it has come to light more in recent years, after attacks such as the infamous Rodney King assault...

Have you ever had a crime committed against you such as your car broken into, your lawn mower stolen, lost your wallet or had your bicycle stolen and you were not sure if you should call the...

People make mistakes, especially when they are young. If any of your mistakes have led to a criminal conviction, you may find your career choices hindered, especially if you are interested in...

Police dogs (K-9) have become vital members of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Trained dogs are used for a variety of assignments, including searching for bombs, drugs and...

A restraining order, also called a protective order, is a legal injunction issued by a state court to protect someone from violence, abuse or harassment. In general, a restraining order can be...

While most police officers are honest, misconduct does occur, and it affects the integrity of the justice system. Here are some of the most common types of police misconduct.

A background check is an attempt to ascertain a person's history through a check of public record databases. Since the records are public, this means that police as well as private investigators...

Adverse possession allows a person to get ownership of property without paying a dime of compensation. If you own land, you will need to take steps to protect it from adverse possession. Here...

It is important to know a few details about the laws concerning police questioning. Armed with such knowledge, you can use those laws to protect yourself against police misconduct. The way a...

If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, or giving a statement to a law enforcement officer, there are a few things you should know about speaking to them.

Law enforcement agencies are identified by jurisdiction. There are local law enforcement agencies such as the city police departments and transit police. State law enforcement agencies include the...

Every time you get behind the wheel of an automobile you face the prospect of ending up involved in an accident. Through no fault of your own, a collision can occur while you are driving. While...

To defined Robbery in simple terms it’s where a person uses force or fear to take your property whether your property is in your possession or not. Robbery is such a cowardly act, a violation of...

A search warrant is an order that must be issued to law enforcement for them to be able to legally search you and/or your property. There are a few circumstances in which law enforcement officers...

"Undocumented immigrants" refers to people who reside in the U.S. without legal status or proper documents. For instance, if a person crosses the U.S. border illegally (e.g., without a visa), then...

Accident investigation procedures are initiated when someone is injured or property is damaged. Depending on the nature of the accident, specific protocols are followed during an investigation. ...

Forensics is the use of science to determine the truth about an occurrence or an object. Forensics is most often applied to criminal events, artifacts and causes of illness or death and used to...

Every law enforcement officer is subject to the same laws he enforces, and there are laws that govern his use of force in the execution of his duties. Although each officer is ultimately required...

There are many threats to freedom today, such as terrorism, fanaticism and fundamentalism. However, we don't often hear of the threat of police misconduct. Police misconduct is not a thing of the...

If you need to deal with the police, you're probably not in a pleasant situation. Perhaps you've been the victim of a crime, or have had an accident. A police report is necessary for all parties...

Canada laws require that individuals seeking jobs (paid or volunteer) working with children or any other vulnerable population must submit to a criminal background check. Individual’s consent is...

There are numerous reasons you may want to conduct a criminal background check. You may be an employer checking new hires or a parent checking potential nannies. No matter your reason, residents...

Vehicle accidents are stressful, but it is important to handle them carefully to avoid legal problems later. If you are involved in an accident, the most important thing to do is to ensure that no...

Like any accident, vehicle accidents are unexpected events that can result in extensive damages and disruption of your life. Although the accident is unexpected, being prepared for an accident can...

If you've ever dialed 911, called a police department to file a complaint or spoke to an officer, most likely there is a record of it. Police officers must document every call to which they are...

Police brutality has been around since police have been around. Although most people generally think of the highly-publicized riots in the 1960s, police brutality happened well before that and...

Dealing with an Auto Accident is not an Easy thing to do. Whether you have been in an accident before or its your first go round it is hard to know exactly what you should do. There are some...

Because of popular television police dramas like "Law & Order," the iconic image of a criminal suspect sweating through a polygraph test is a familiar one. But law enforcement is only one...