A 37-year-old woman from North Carolina was working as a pharmacy manager, and she's been accused of using that position to commit fraud. To cover up the income she was earning through that fraud, she has also been accused of money laundering. The case recently began,...
Month: September 2017
What is constructive and actual possession?
You know that being in possession of drugs is illegal. You’ve seen the pat-down scenes on T.V. The cop usually pulls the substance from the person’s pocket. It’s always cut-and-dry on the screen. It seems simple enough. You have to have the substance on your persons...
Can an arrest be made without probable cause?
You're arrested, and you have no idea why. You don't believe that the police had any reason to arrest you, and you think it was illegal. You may be right. Police typically cannot make an arrest without some type of probable cause. This is granted by the Fourth...
Understanding a living will
When most people think of wills, they think of property distribution. However, that's just one function of one specific type of will. Make sure you don't assume you know what all wills do and therefore overlook other powerful legal tools while doing your estate...
What is a unilateral contract?
Your traditional contract is technically known as a bilateral contract. It involves a mutual exchange. For example, you agree to work for a company. You promise to give them 40 hours of work every week. In exchange, they promise to give you a $75,000 salary every...
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