Assault and battery can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony - depending upon the nature and seriousness of the injuries. Assault is the threat of violence upon another person. A person need not be injured to be the victim of an assault. Words alone do not constitute an assault. Not even fighting words.
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The American justice system was set up to protect its citizens from injustices. Here you will find a glossary of terms for courts and evidence that you may find useful one day. Part of our civic duty as Americans should include the desire to know more about how our justice system works. Discover the meaning of admission of evidence, district court, gag order, hearsay, judgment, moral certainty, municipal court, offender, pain and suffering, perjury, reasonable doubt, small claims court, Small Claims Court, Superior Court, remand, venue and in forma pauperis. Read on and knowledge up.
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There are many types of employer discrimination and all are illegal. Protect yourself by learning what these terms mean. Here you will find a glossary on employee discrimination terms. Really understand what sexual orientation, disability, gender, age and pregnancy discrimination are and know what sexual harassment, grievance and intentional infliction of emotional distress mean. Read on and get knowledgeable.
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If you owe money, most creditors will try to collect the debt by filing a lawsuit against you. If you have any good reasons why you think you don't owe the money, this is the time you must raise them – even if you think your judgment proof.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2008-09 Edition) reports that nearly a third of all eligible workers today qualify as self-employed professionals or contractors. Advances in home office technology have allowed contract workers, consultants and freelancers to build their own career from their own home.
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There are many ways to define sexual harassment. Generally it includes any type of unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
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If you are arrested for shoplifting, it can be a serious crime depending on whether you are being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. This will, more often then not, depend on the value of the item stolen. For example, petty larceny, which is stealing an item worth less than a certain dollar amount, is a misdemeanor. Over that amount, the offense is grand theft, which is a felony. The dollar amounts that determine petty larceny or grand theft vary from state to state.
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Coming to the United States can be difficult. While many people come illegally, this is a dangerous route. Coming legally is also difficult, but a lawyer who specializes in immigration law can help people get through this process.
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Being in a serious car accident is one of the most frightening life events you will ever go through. The impact from collision forces levels can be severe and cause serious and immediate injury.
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It may be the way in which our pets love us that makes their demise so difficult for us to accept. The loss of a pet can be devastating for its owner, particularly if the owner is required to make the difficult decision whether to put the pet to sleep.
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