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What are the advantages of a limited liability partnership (LLP)?

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) has many of the same characteristics as a general partnership. However, there is one important advantage to the LLP business model. If a partnership is formed as an LLP then each partner is only personally liable for his or her own negligence or for the negligence of an employee under that partner’s […]

What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?

A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As a sole proprietor, the individual who owns the business has the exclusive right to make business decisions. It is a rather inexpensive way to […]

How Long Can You Go to Jail for Assault?

Assault and battery offenses are crimes of violence against individuals. Assault generally involves a threat of physical violence or harm. Battery involves physical contact, whether or not the victim suffered any physical injury. The criminal penalties for an assault conviction can include jail time, fines, and other criminal consequences. How long you can go to […]

An Overview of Child Pornography Law

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Child pornography cases are taken very seriously by law enforcement in the U.S. Penalties for violating child porn laws can include time in prison and registration as a sex offender. Child pornography laws can be state or federal crimes. […]

What Are Examples of Embezzlement and Employee Theft?

Embezzlement and employee theft involve theft from someone in a position of trust. When someone leaves money or valuables in the care of someone else, the employee or trustee may be tempted to take a portion for themselves. Embezzlement may be motivated by necessity, unfair treatment, or temptation. If warning signs of theft are discovered, […]

What Is the Difference Between Embezzlement and Larceny?

Embezzlement and larceny are both types of theft. The main difference between larceny and embezzlement is that embezzlement generally involves theft by someone in a position of trust or authority over the items taken. This could include an employee taking something from work or an accountant cooking the books to put money in a personal […]

What Is the Difference Between Expungement and a Dismissal?

There is a big difference between an expungement and a dismissal. An expungement occurs after someone is convicted of a crime or a juvenile offense. An expungement will get rid of the criminal record so it will not show up to the public in a background check. A dismissal gets rid of the charges before […]

What Is the Difference Between an Expungement and Sealing a Record?

If you’ve been convicted of a crime, your criminal record may still cause problems, even after you complete your sentence. People with criminal records often find it more difficult to find jobs, get benefits, or find places to live. In many states, however, there are ways to clear your record so you will no longer […]

How Much Medical Marijuana Can a Person Legally Have?

In states that allow marijuana for medical use, patients can possess weed without fear of prosecution from state and local authorities. However, the amount of marijuana that you can have may be limited, depending on the state where you live. Possessing more than the legally allowable amount of marijuana could lead to criminal charges, even […]

How Much Time Will I Serve for Arson?

Under federal law, an arson conviction can carry up to 10 years in federal prison, even if no one was hurt and the defendant set fire to their own property. The overwhelming majority of defendants convicted of arson will receive at least some prison time. The court may also issue fines and restitution according to […]