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Birth Defects

Having a child with birth defects can change the expectations you have for your growing family. Your child may need special support in school to address developmental delays. Your child may need specialized medical care and mobility devices. Some birth defects are temporary, but many are permanent. Children can live long, happy, healthy lives despite […]

How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?

Domestic violence has powerfully destructive and disruptive effects on more people than just the immediate victim. When there are children in the house, they are likely to suffer lasting behavioral, social, and emotional effects. Children may also become exposed to the legal system in the wake of domestic abuse. This article explains what to expect […]

How Car Accidents Affect Your Mental Health

A car accident is a traumatic experience for anyone involved. Most people in an auto accident are immediately concerned with physical injuries. But like any traumatic event, victims can suffer lasting mental and emotional damage. It is important to address both physical and psychological injuries after a traffic accident. Failing to address the psychological effects […]

Modern Considerations for Family Planning

Family planning generally refers to how and when people choose to have (or not have) children. This includes birth control methods, adoption, and surrogacy. Over the years, views on family planning have changed based on shifting priorities, financial concerns, and changing ideologies. How to approach family planning and what factors to consider is generally a […]

What Is the Felony Murder Rule?

The felony murder rule is a criminal law concept: If you commit a crime and someone dies then you are charged with murder. It is a federal law and the law in most states and applies even if the person committing the felony had no intention of killing or even endangering another person. The details […]

What's the Difference Between Expunged vs. Sealed Records?

A criminal record can show up in employment background checks. Even if your crime was something in your past, it can still come back to haunt you. Even a minor misdemeanor conviction can result in a criminal record. However, there are ways to have your records sealed or expunged and get a fresh start. Whether […]

Probation Violations

A probation violation is an offense that occurs when you break the terms or conditions of your probation. The punishment for a probation violation usually depends on a variety of factors. These include the nature of the violation, prior violations, and aggravating circumstances. A probation violation may result in penalties, including heavy fines, extended probation, […]

Getting Out of Jail if You Are Arrested

If you’ve been arrested, there’s probably just one thing on your mind — getting out of jail. This is usually accomplished by posting bail. Bail typically is cash or a piece of property that you give to the court in return for your promise to show up to your court dates. It is important to […]

Solicitation

An agreement between consenting adults to have sex is not a crime unless money is involved. If you are caught offering extra money for sexual contact with someone else, you can be arrested for solicitation for prostitution. Solicitation can lead to jail time, fines, and a criminal record. An arrest for solicitation can be embarrassing […]

Grand Theft

Stealing a car, taking money from your job, or stealing more than a few hundred dollars worth of property may be considered grand theft, a serious crime. The penalties for criminal theft generally depend on the value of the property taken. Grand theft is usually charged as a felony, with penalties including jail time, fines, […]