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State and federal courts have time limits for either filing a civil complaint or formal criminal charges, which are intended to ensure the integrity of ...

Washington was one of the first states along with Colorado to legalize the possession and recreational use of marijuana, but the state still prohibits private ...

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 ...