What to do if someone gets injured on your property Under provincial laws, property owners and occupiers in Newfoundland and Labrador have a legal obligation to ensure that their property is reasonably safe for visitors. Unlike other provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador do not have an Occupier Liability act. Instead, the courts rely on the province’s … Read more
Under Canadian law, persons accused of domestic violence may face prosecution under the Canadian Criminal Code for acts of violence or abuse. In addition, under provincial laws, disobeying protection orders or applying for a protection order under pretense may lead to criminal charges. Below is everything victims and persons accused of domestic violence in Canada … Read more
Under Canadian law, domestic violence may result in summary or indictable offense charges including assault, abduction, homicide, sexual assault, child pornography, and trafficking in persons. In addition, Alberta’s Clare’s law gives residents the right to get information about their partners. What is the penalty for domestic violence in Alberta? You may get a protection order … Read more
The family law division of the Court of Queen’s Bench, provincial/small claims court, and the Court of Queen’s Bench hear civil cases in Canada. If you are unsure where to file a claim, contact an attorney or a clerk of the court near you. Quick take: Alberta civil laws and procedures explained Alberta’s civil laws … Read more
Under Wyoming’s title 31, “Accidents,” you are guilty of a misdemeanor if you leave the scene of an accident without fulfilling statutory obligations. However, if the victim suffers serious injury or death, the hit and run driver can be convicted of a felony. Quick take: Leaving the scene of an accident in Wyoming: You must … Read more
The punishment for leaving the scene of an accident/hit and run in Washington is up to 90 days in jail for misdemeanor offenses. In addition, if the victim dies, the hit and run driver risks felony charges punishable by up to 10 years in prison plus a $20000 fine. Quick take: Leaving the scene of … Read more
In Texas, you are guilty of a class B misdemeanor if you leave the scene of an accident involving property damage above $200. If the accident involves death or serious injury, you are guilty of a third-degree felony if you leave the scene without fulfilling statutory obligations. Quick take: Leaving the scene of an accident … Read more
Vital records explained? Are death certificates public record? It depends on state law (See the table below). For example, in Alaska, death certificates become public records 50 years after the date of death. Also, death certificates are exempt from FOIA (Freedom of Information Act). The question is; how do you find out the cause of … Read more
Also known as “mulct,” a fine is a monetary penalty that a court imposes as punishment for committing a crime. In the US, Pfizer paid the largest criminal and civil fine in pharmaceutical industry. The company paid a total of $2.3 billion in fines. Quick take: what does a criminal fine mean? Willful failure to … Read more
Under title 6 section 600, New York Hit and Run laws, leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, or exchanging information with the struck person is a felony or misdemeanor. The amount of damage done determines the charges. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New York You must call the police … Read more