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Federal Laws
The laws and regulations set by the United States to apply to all of the people in the country. These are the supreme laws of the United States and take precedence over all other laws, rules, and regulations.
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The answer will depend on your specific crime and record. You should contact the US Attorney office in your area for assistance.
ADDED: Unless you were convicted in federal court of a federal offense - contacting the US Attorney will be of no help to you.
If you were convicted of a state offense; Petition the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court in which you were convicted. For further information - - see below link:
What is the drinking age in Brazil?
The legal drinking age in Brazil is 18. This is the age also when you're not considered a minor as well. it's also the age you can start driving, and been arrested and going to prison.
What is one way Americans can participate in their Democracy?
There are many ways Americans can participate in their democracy. Three of these are: voting in Federal, State and local elections; running for office in Federal, State, or local elections; and communicating with our elected representatives concerning matters important to us.
If you owe taxes do you still get a rebate?
No. If you owe back taxes, the government will automatically take out what you owed last year from what you get refunded this year.
What are punishments for polygamy?
In the US, each state gets to set their own punishment. In most states it is 5 years in prison and several thousand dollars in fines.
In the US, it depends on the state. Most states give you 5 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Can you move out of the US if you owe back taxes?
Run is more like it.
And consider, another country may not want you or allow you if you are wanted for a crime 9whihc not paying taxes is) here. And, generally, other countries really don't wnat people who don't pay taxes!
Do federal courts have jurisdiction over divorce cases?
No. Divorce falls under the purview of state law.
This must pass congress and the president to become law?
I think you are referring to how a bill becomes a law. A bill must pass both houses of congress and then the president must sign it.
What did the 19 amendment provide?
U.S. Const., Amend. XIX:
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."
When both the state court and the federal court have jurisdiction what is it called?
When state and federal courts both have authority to hear the same case, they have concurrent jurisdiction.
Each system has both courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts) and courts of appellate jurisdiction. State courts typically hear matters involving state questions; federal courts hear matters involving federal questions. There are some exceptions, however, when a case may be heard in either state or federal court.
For more information, see Related Questions, below.
If a state law conflicts with a federal law which law will prevail?
Answer The Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution states: Article. VI. "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding." In other words, federal law ALWAYS takes precedence over state law in cases where they may be in conflict. While states may have minimum wage laws, their minimum wage laws may NOT have a minimum wage less than the federal minimum wage, only higher. If any company tried to pay wages less than the federal minimum, even if state law had a lower minimum, they could be found in violation of the federal law and held accountable.
What will happen in NC when you work full time and collect unemployment benefits?
Committing fraud against the government is a criminal offense, and you could be charged with (depending on the state) a felony offense (i.e.: defrauding the government).
What are 2 ways Americans can participate in democracy?
Individuals can shape the local, state and federal government by casting their vote, going to town hall meetings that elected officials hold, signing a petition, serving as a juror, serving through the Armed Forces, holding their elected officials up to scrutiny, or protesting through boycotts, sit-ins or marching. These are only some of the ways that a citizen can participate in the governmental process. voting and becoming politicians.
When a state conflics with a Federal law what happens?
The state law is declared void. States cannot pass a law that conflicts with a Federal Law or the US Constitution. The law could also be illegal based on the state's constitution.
What are grounds for a dishonorable discharge?
Unbecoming conduct (criminal or immoral activity), AWOL, poor service record, basically anything that is deemed to put the military in a bad light could be grounds for a dishonorable discharge. In cases of criminal conduct you could be subject to military courtmartial if committed on post or while engaged in military activity. You would then be sentenced to military prison, and after serving time would be dishonorably discharged.
Which has the highest authority state law federal law or the constitution?
There are laws with both Federal and State that are not constitutional laws.
The system of law used in America today is much more Admiralty/Maritime law, not Common Law as it was originally intended by the constitution. Therefor Federal Laws are usually forced upon the STATE and the PERSONS who RESIDEthere.
Is there a law requiring Americans to pay an income tax?
Title 26 Section 1, et seq. of the United States Code says you have to pay duly calculated income taxes. Anyone who says that income taxes are unconstitutional has not read the Sixteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which states: " Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration."
What is a yearly salary for a patent attorney?
Well, I've heard that when people start off they make between $65,000-125,000; a lot of the time this depends on location because many top firms are only located in specific areas. Aside from the starting salary, I've heard that with a little experience it can jump drastically ($300,000+), under the right circumstances of course. Usually a postgraduate degree can help get you "up there."
Can a person convicted of a misdemeanor harassment buy a gun?
Assuming you mean "can a person with a misdemeanor own a handgun," it depends on what the charge is. If the charge is for stalking or domestic violence, no. Most other misdemeanors do not disqualify a person.
Which of the following might constitue breach of patient doctor confidentiality?
IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT MY PATIENT MIGHT KILL SOME BODY AND I AS HIS DOCTOR KNOW THAT IS IT MY DUTY TO BREACH HIS CONFIDENTIALIT?
Medical assistant phones patient to convey test results
Another View: The above answer does NOT qualify as a breach of confidentiality. Under HIPAA, if the assistant properly identifies the individual as one who is authorized to receive the information, passing the information is allowable.
It was an act passed in 1775 by Great Britain that launched an economic kind of warfare upon the colonies in retaliation for attacking the kings soldiers. And any ship caught trading would be taken by the Royal Navy.
A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate ordering that an inmate be brought to the court so it can be determined whether or not that person is imprisoned lawfully and whether or not he should be released from custody. A habeas corpus petition is a petition filed with a court by a person who objects to his own or someone else's detention or imprisonment. The petition must show that the court ordering the detention or imprisonment made a legal or factual error. Habeas corpus petitions are usually filed by persons serving prison sentences.
Can you ship alcohol from US to Canada?
You can't. According to Publication 52 Hazardous, restricted, & perishable mail of the United States Postal Service, "Intoxicating liquors having 0.5 percent or more alcoholic content are nonmailable. This includes taxable liquors with 3.2 percent or less alcohol, as well as those obtained under a prescription or as a collector's item. The prohibition of the mailing of intoxicating liquors is contained in federal law (18 U.S.C. 1716)."
How can a felon restore their firearm rights in Florida?
How can a 3rd degree felon obtain fireamr rights in Florida?
There are a lot of variables that come into play when attempting to answer this question.
Is this your only offense (ever) ?
Were you actually convicted (as opposed to having adjudication withheld)?
Was the crime a violent offense - domestic violence, etc?
If the crime was non-violent, you have completed your sentence or probation, paid any due restitution, etc. you may have several options open.
1) If this was your only offense, you can look into having the record expunged. Expungement (if you qualify - consult an attorney) will restore your firearm rights on a federal level. You may still need to petition Florida for clemency restoration.
2) You can petition the state of Florida for clemency with restoration of firearm rights. This requires an application process and investigation by the fl parole board, and a possible appearance before the governor and board.
3) You can apply for a full pardon. Again, application process with a long wait, background investigation and approval by governor and board.
I found this info here:
http://nvocrc.org
