Federal Crime Legal Guides (26 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Environmental laws aim to protect ecosystems from harmful human actions, and to protect humans from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. Natural resource laws regulate resources such as water, forests, and wildlife protected by the government.
Posted about 1 year ago in Environmental / Natural Resources.

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Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes.
5 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Domestic Violence. Jurisdiction: Washington

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Social security fraud occurs when someone wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Currently being considered by Congress, the Child Custody Protection Act would make it a crime to take a minor across state lines to get an abortion without first getting the consent required in the minor’s home state.
Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody.

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Domestic violence against men is a pattern of physically or emotionally abusive behaviors inflicted on a man by a spouse or intimate partner and can occur in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Domestic Violence. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Social security fraud occurs when an individual wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
1 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal