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White collar crime describes non-violent criminal activity in the commercial or business realm, typically committed for financial gain. This type of criminal enterprise can describe ...

In order to  drive a car in the United States, you are required to have a valid driver’s license. Driving without a valid driver’s license ...

When a motorist is stopped on suspicion of DUI, the officer typically checks for signs of impairment and may ask the driver to submit to ...

Hate crime is the violence of intolerance and bigotry, intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ...

Distracted driving is driving while performing any activity which could potentially distract a driver from the primary task of operating a vehicle. In theory, it ...

Robbery is defined as a theft accomplished by violence or the threat of it. Unlike theft or burglary, the crime of robbery almost always requires ...

Unlawful killing can be separated in many different categories depending on the factual circumstances. These categories include: first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter. Many people ...

Marijuana is gradually being legalized, or at least decriminalized, throughout the United States. In 1996, California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical ...

It is a commonly accepted principle that a person may protect themselves from harm under appropriate circumstances, even when that behavior would normally constitute a ...

Every state has laws concerning alcohol and drugs found in the possession of minors, regardless of whether they were using the substances. These are often ...