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Is It Illegal to Misrepresent Yourself Online?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
There are times that it is illegal to misrepresent yourself online, and doing so will face you hefty fines, and possibly even prison time. Though there was an...
Reasons Why It's a Bad Idea To Shoot at Drones
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Drones are making quite the buzz these days. Also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones vary in size and quality from small recreational...
Six Common Holiday Crimes (to Avoid)
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
The holiday season: the most wonderful time of the year for an uptick in crime rates. Sure, it's about other things, too, but crime really does spike around...
Bad Moms? Georgia Mother Arrested for Letting Son Walk Alone
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
This article has been updated to include new information provided by David Delugas, Executive Director of ParentUSA, who is representing Brittany...
What Happens If an International Student Commits a Crime?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
International students have it slightly harder than domestic students, and not just on the language front. Those in the U.S. on a student visa must not only...
Is It a Crime for a Kid to Refuse to Go to Class?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
Many parents have wished they could call in reinforcements to get their kids to do what they should, whether it's clean their room, get off the phone, do their...
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