You might be asking if it is ever illegal to carry weapons in the state of Texas. In Texas, unlawful carry of weapons (UCW) refers to the illegal carrying of a firearm. It could equally be other dangerous weapons. Typically speaking, this would be a Class A misdemeanor in the Continue Reading
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What Does 5150 Mean
5150 refers to the California Law Code for the temporary, involuntary psychiatric commitment of individuals who present a danger to themselves or others due to signs of mental illness. It has generally been applied to people considered threateningly unstable or “crazy.” Where Did It Originate? The California Welfare and Institutions Continue Reading
Texas Bans Consensual Sex
Texas bans consensual sex for anyone under the age of 17. When talking about consensual sex, remember that “consent” is a legal phrase defined by state criminal law. Furthermore, there are times when consenting sex crosses the line and endangers another person’s well-being or disrupts public order. This article presents Continue Reading
Divorce Cost in Tennessee
The average divorce cost in Tennessee will set you back roughly $10,000 in legal fees and another $3,000 in out-of-pocket costs. This is a little higher than the average for the country. Alimony could be a good option for either spouse. You might be wondering why divorce costs are so Continue Reading
Stalking under the Texas Penal Code
This article offers details on the Texas Penal Code provisions on stalking. Read up on stalking to better understand what it is and what to do if you become a victim. What exactly is Stalking? According to Texas Penal Code 42.072, it is unlawful for someone to engage in a Continue Reading
How to Obtain Probate in New Jersey
Probate is the legal process that occurs when a deceased person leaves assets to be distributed. To obtain probate under the New Jersey procedure, an executor is often named in the will, or the court appoints an administrator if there is no will. Furthermore, this entails gathering the deceased’s assets to Continue Reading
A Home Mortgage is usually borrowed for how long?
A HOME MORTGAGE IS USUALLY BORROWED FOR HOW LONG On average, a home mortgage is usually borrowed as long as from 15 – 30 years. You can find terms that run from 3 to 30 years, with either a fixed or floating interest rate. It largely depends on your agreement Continue Reading
The meaning of all rights reserved
The all rights reserved phrase appears in most copies of books, movies, and other creative works. What really is the meaning of “all rights reserved”? Is it still cool to include the notation in your creative work. Copyright Meaning: Copyright, just like trademark, is an important legal tool for protecting Continue Reading
Can agents in a power of attorney transfer money to themselves?
A power of attorney is an important legal document that anyone in estate planning will use at some point. It allows a real estate owner to delegate his powers, entrust them to the capable hands of a trusted agent or advisor, and free his hand. You can execute a POA Continue Reading
IRS NOTICE 1450- OVERVIEW
The IRS Notice Publication 1450 (Rev. 07-2018) released by the Internal Revenue Service provides instructions for requesting a certificate of release of federal tax liens. The opening part of the notice reads thus: Section 6325(a) of the Internal Revenue Code directs us to release a Federal tax lien within 30 Continue Reading