This article covers noise law and the possible civil and criminal implications of disturbing the peace. The Case of the Barking Dog  (FAQ) Q. My apartment complex permits pets. A few of my neighbors complained to the landlord about the noise coming from my apartment a few weeks ago. One neighbor went as far as […]

Spousal Stay-Away Orders These Orders Are Commonly Issued From Family Law Courts These types of restraining orders are taken very seriously by the courts. They are issued by the court to prohibit one of the spouses from doing or not doing something perceived as potentially harmful to the other spouse or children. Restraining orders can […]

No drug has moved faster through inner cities than crack cocaine, and similarly, no drug has been prosecuted with more vigor by law enforcement and the courts. Cocaine is a schedule-two narcotic, which means it has been determined by the federal government to be both highly addictive and medically dangerous. Crack cocaine, a more dangerous […]

Responding To The IRS Audit Letter Almost half of all IRS tax audits originate with your receipt of an official IRS taxpayer letter requesting that you provide additional information concerning your tax return and supply the IRS with further supporting documentation. There is no need to panic at this point – but you should proceed […]

Needing Fast Cash At Competitive Rates Should you need fast cash because you lost a job, or perhaps one of your children needs a short-term loan to cover unexpected legal expenses? Whatever the reason, you may wish to consider cash-out borrowing. With cash-out lending, you can convert a portion of your home’s equity into cash. […]

Different Types of Consumer Mortgage Fraud For many, buying a home can be a life-changing experience. For some, it can mean reaching a higher social and financial status. Unfortunately, it can also lead to temptations such as overreaching or overstating one’s financial condition. This article will cover the major types of mortgage fraud and law […]

One’s inability to pay taxes is not tax evasion. People fear that if they can’t afford to pay their taxes, they have committed a criminal offense and are subject to criminal prosecution. This is not the case. It is best to contact a certified public accountant for guidance. This article will focus on the civil […]

Boss Ordered Me To Complete The Job Inherently Dangerous Jobs Many jobs, such as firefighting, first responders, and skyscraper window cleaners, regularly expose themselves to risks of danger in their work. Workers in those jobs know that they have to perform inherently dangerous duties. Employer Must Provide Reasonable Precautions But no matter your job, you […]

Within the general classification of homicide, which is legally defined as an act or omission which causes the death of another, there are the crimes of murder and manslaughter. The essential difference between murder and manslaughter is the degree of intent and requisite state of mind of the person committing the homicide. In legal terms, […]

DUI Probation – Other Financial, Insurance, and Driving Restriction Consequences Rather than serving jail time for a drunk driving offense, judges can order the convicted defendant probation. However, probation has its own terms and conditions that must be strictly complied with, and which have its own financial, insurance, and driving restriction consequences depending on your […]