http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/civil-rights.html Avvo.com - Civil Rights Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/workplace-discrimination-a-basis-for-wrongful-termination-claims-1 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act Title VII are federal statutory laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:53:21 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-fourth-amendment-search-of-your-house When can the police search my house without a warrant? For the police, there are four circumstances that a warrant is not required to search your house. 1. Search consent 2. Doctrine of plain view. 3. Search incident to arrest. 4. Exigent circumstances search. This legal guide describes these rules. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:29:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/i-want-my-gun-rights-back A summary of who can and can't own a gun under federal law. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56:09 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-the-right-to-vote In 1971, the Twenty Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed. Once it passed all eligible citizens eighteen years or older were able to vote. This legal guide describes the basic provisions of, and meaning concerning, this constitutional amendment. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:29 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-right-to-counsel-once-in-custody Our Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to all people the privilege to be free from compulsory self-incrimination. Since 1966, Miranda v. Arizona has served as the touchstone for the exploration of the scope of that privilege during a period of custodial interrogation. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:17:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-seventh-amendment-right-to-a-federal-jury-trial- The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in most civil suits that are heard in federal court. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:37:58 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/will-a-misdemeanor-marijuana-conviction-prevent-you-from-obtaining-a-gun-license-in-ga-no Most people assume that a drug conviction of any kind will prevent gun licensure in GA. Unless you have been hospitalized for drug treatment, the law will allow you to obtain a gun license if the drug was marijuana. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:34 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-fourth-amendment-and-my-cell-phone-search Cell phones have gotten smaller and more capable. They reveal intimate details of someone's personal life. Few people with mobile phones use encryption that would conceal the contents of communications from police. Under what circumstance can cell phones be searched with no warrant? Read on here Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:04 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-fourth-amendment-and-a-search-of-my-house When can the police search my house without a warrant? For the police, there are four circumstances that a warrant is not required to search your house. 1. Search consent 2. Doctrine of plain view. 3. Search incident to arrest. 4. Exigent circumstances search. This legal guide describes these rules. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:31 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/i-want-to-hunt-in-florida-with-gun-but-i-plead-to-a-crime-now-what Florida's Concealed weapons laws have gone through recent changes. Whether you want to expunge, seal, or get your rights restored, there is a process. So ready, aim, fire... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:51:33 PDT