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Can a Court Order Open a Safe Deposit Box?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You have precious items that you want to keep safe, so of course you are considering getting a safe deposit box. But you are wondering just how safe they are...
How Much Jail Time for Stealing a Car?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You were a fan of the video game grand theft auto, and now you wonder what would happen if you played in real life. How much jail or prison time would you...
What's the Punishment for Distilling Alcohol at Home?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
So you have a family recipe for moonshine, which your hipster friends find superb. Your people have passed down the secrets of distillation for generations,...
Is It Legal to Sell Guns Privately?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Until recently, the private sale of guns was largely unregulated. If you had a rifle and a friend who wanted to buy it, that was OK. And if you had multiple...
Is It a Felony to Hit or Assault a Nurse?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Caring for those in need can be a dangerous proposition. According to one recent study, almost 80 percent of nurses reported they were attacked while on the...
Selling a Gun to a Family Member: Is It Legal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Until fairly recently, there were few laws regulating the private sale of guns. Known as the "gun show loophole," secondary sales and gun sales between private...
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