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How Long Can You Go to Jail for Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence involves assault or battery against a family member, romantic partner, or anyone living in your household. Domestic violence is a serious criminal offense that can result in jail time, fines, and restricted access to your own home and children. It is important to take accusations of domestic assault seriously to prevent permanent harm […]

What Does 'Released on Own Recognizance' Mean?

After an arrest, you will likely want to get out of jail as quickly as possible. For felony offenses, the court may hold you in jail until your trial or release you after posting bond. For minor offenses, the court may release you on your own recognizance without posting bail. You still have to appear […]

Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Motorcyclists face an increased risk of injury than others involved in auto accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 84,000 motorcyclists were injured in 2019, up 2% from 2018. Motorcycle crashes are often quite severe compared to other motor vehicle crashes. Per vehicle miles traveled, motorcycle accidents were 29 times more likely to […]

Unemployment Benefits Requirements

Unemployment compensation provides qualified unemployed workers with financial and work search support. Unemployment benefits are a federal government program. States administer the program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor.  This page gives an overview of unemployment benefits. Unemployment programs vary by state. Consult a local unemployment law attorney to give you the best advice about […]

The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA)

The U.S. Congress passed The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), popularly known as the Taft-Hartley Act, in 1947. The LMRA amended the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to codify in federal law similar restrictions to labor unions against unfair labor practices that apply to employers. This page gives a broad overview of the LMRA. Because labor laws […]

The Unemployment Process and Timeline

Unemployment compensation, also called unemployment insurance (U.I.), is a federal government program administered by the states with the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides unemployed workers who qualify with financial and work search support. Unemployment insurance benefits provide much-needed assistance when you lose a job or have your hours reduced by replacing some of your income. It […]

How an Aviation Attorney Can Help

Some people deal with airline companies on their own to get money for lost property or after suffering an injury on a plane. However, there are benefits to talking to an aviation attorney to help you handle a personal injury lawsuit or negotiate a settlement offer. In many cases, an attorney will take your case […]

What Is Drug Distribution?

Drug distribution involves the sale, manufacture, exchange, and transfer of illegal drugs. To be charged with drug distribution, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you had drugs in your possession, with the intent to distribute them, and knew the drugs were an unlawful controlled substance. The type and amount of drugs found […]

What Is Possession of Drug Paraphernalia?

Being charged with a drug crime in the United States can feel overwhelming. People can face harsh penalties not only for possessing illegal drugs but for being found with drug paraphernalia as well. While “possession of drug paraphernalia” is a common drug charge at the state level, the laws that govern this topic can vary […]

Sentencing for Juvenile Drug Possession

When high school students are found in possession of marijuana or other illegal drugs, they can face juvenile drug possession charges. Depending on the individual’s age, they could face life-altering consequences. If they have a significant prior delinquency record, the youth could face out-of-home placement, or be ordered to enter and complete a treatment program. […]