Being charged with a weapons offense can be a surprise, but if you are, you need to take it very seriously. There are dozens of crimes that can involve weapons, and there are many charges that could be filed against you. Some of the most common include: The unlawful possession of a firearm by a…
The act of taking “dirty” money — money that’s been obtained illegally — and trying to “clean it” so that it appears to be the proceeds of legitimate investments or legitimate income is called money laundering. It’s illegal, even if you aren’t involved in the illegal transactions that produced those funds. When money laundering occurs,…
People buy items secondhand for all kinds of reasons. Frugality is a common reason, as everything from a motor vehicle to a designer handbag will carry a significantly lower price tag once someone has used the item, however briefly. For other people, buying second-hand is a way to mitigate the environmental impact of their purchasing…