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If I borrow property that I fail to return, can I be charged with theft?

A key element of any larceny or theft crime is what an offender intends to do with the property after taking it. Typically, an offender is guilty of a theft crime when he takes the property of another with the intention of permanently depriving him of it. Deciding later to keep the property an offender originally intended to use temporarily and then return becomes a larceny or theft crime at the moment the offender’s intent changes.

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What are Class A, B, and C misdemeanors?

Class A, Class B, and Class C misdemeanors are classifications for criminal offenses. Every state has a system for classifying criminal offenses. Higher grade offenses result in higher levels of punishments. Click this link to read more.

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Someone stole my PIN for my ATM card and raided my bank account. What can I do?

Unfortunately, there are many people out there who are willing to steal from others through ATM fraud. It is possible to be scammed by a ATM reader, which is an ATM fraud device attached by the thief to the ATM machine. An ATM reader is attached to an ATM card slot and will record confidential data during a transaction, providing the thief the information needed to commit ATM Fraud.

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When should I opt out of a class action case?

Joining or opting out of a class action lawsuit can be a costly decision. The benefits and risks of one option over the other depend heavily on the type of lawsuit and a person’s situation. Therefore, an individual should weigh the pros and cons of a class action suit before making a decision.

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What is disorderly conduct?

Disorderly conduct is a catch-all offense used to prohibit actions, threats, or words which could breach the peace or alarm others. When faced with a disorderly conduct charge, an individual should understand what is considered disorderly conduct, sentencing, and the possible collateral effects of a conviction.

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Is education a civil right?

Technically speaking, education is not a recognized civil right. However, since the famous 1954 case of Brown v. The Board of Education, it has been illegal for public schools to discriminate on the basis of race. It is also illegal for a public school district to be segregated as a result of intentional practices, such as the drawing of school district boundaries around exclusively single race areas (a practice known as de jury segregation). These facts lend themselves to the argument that education is a civil right, or that education can be considered a de facto civil right.

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