Category: Legal
Easement and right of way are two distinct examples of property rights. Although they bear similarities, they are completely different in a number of ways. Summary Table Easement Right of Way Permits a third party...
People familiar with the justice system will have no problem differentiating a trial court and an appellate court. For most people with no legal know-how, or who have not watched at least a season of...
The US has the highest prison population in the world with more than 2.2 million inmates. A portion of these are incarcerated in the 122 federal prisons and the 1,719 state prisons all over the...
It’s common for people to think decriminalization and legalization mean the same thing. However, these words are not interchangeable. Defining these legal terms will help the non-legal folks be more aware how different these important...
We have our civil rights and civil liberties and we feel protected by them. But do we know what the difference is between them? For example, if something were to happen to you, would you...
For what it matters to a victim, theft, robbery, and burglary, all end up with him/her losing something to someone who took advantage of a moment of carelessness or who took it by force. However,...
Although the scope of work and the set of responsibilities of a paralegal and a lawyer are closely interrelated, they are completely distinct in a number of ways. This article provides information on the differences...
If you watch or read crime stories or the news, you have probably heard the terms “concurrent sentences” and “consecutive sentences.” How are they different? And what do these terms mean? If you have these...
Political parties and interest groups are organizations that play important roles in a modern, democratic government. While sharing a lot in common, these groups are not the same as each possesses distinct characteristics and purposes....
In the study of law, “duress” and “undue influence” are legal terms that can be quite confusing. Both refer to circumstances that lead to being forced to into an undesirable act or an agreement. This...
