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Breaking copyright law deliberately is considered a misdemeanor by most states in the United States. In the past several years, companies that own copyrighted material have been more aggressive than in the past about pursuing individuals who have broken copyright laws. There are several laws pending that may change copyright law.... more »

Probation is a rehabilitative concept, meaning that a person convicted of committing a crime may, if allowed to return to society from a correctional institution, be able to rebuild his life and become a productive citizen. In order to keep track of the "probationer's" actions and progress, court officers called "probation officers"... more »

Business casual is a workplace dress code calling for a neat, pulled-together look, somewhere between formal business wear and street clothes. Workers enjoying a business casual dress code do not need to wear formal business suits to the office. However, care should be taken to avoid looking too casual and to maintain a professional... more »

The term "prisoner" has many different connotations. A prisoner can be someone who has been kidnapped, someone who has been captured during a war or someone who is being held captive due to their political beliefs. In the context of this discussion, however, a prisoner will be defined as a person who has been remanded to a... more »

There are many names for it: driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, buzzed driving, drinking and driving. No matter what it's called, though, it's a bad idea and something that can have terrible consequences for both the drunk driver and those on the road around them. The question, however, still... more »