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Yes. But eligibility depends on state law and you may only collect unemployment benefits after you are released from prison. If you have completed your sentence...
The sale of lighters in the United States is a bit of a grey area as it can fall under the umbrella of what the law may consider a ‘tobacco product’, this does ...
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), doctors and medical practitioners can only share your medical information/ Personal Healt...
The quickest and easiest way to find out if your record has been expunged is to visit the court where your case was held and ask to see the records. You know th...
Under state and federal law, it is legal to film anyone who does not have a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” In public spaces, you do not have a...
A life sentence is often perceived as a prisoner serving the rest of their natural life behind bars; however, the actual length of a life sentence can vary sign...
Old murder (cold) case files are public records in the US, meaning anyone can view them through a simple request. You may submit a request at the local courthou...
Reportable Offenders in Australia cannot travel outside the country without special permission. However, if you were convicted of non-reportable offenses and ha...
The work of CPS (Child Protective Services) is to investigate child abuse and neglect. Because of that, a CPS case conviction for child abuse or neglect will st...
Canadian law does not prohibit felons from getting a passport, what is problematic is traveling outside the country with a criminal record. For convicts: You wi...
Was Christmas Illegal in the United States in the 17th century? Did the United Kingdom make it so that Santa couldn’t drive a car (much less his sleigh!)?...
Is my phone listening to me? Yes, and there could be other devices in your home that are listening as well. The question is – What can you do about it? Ho...