Browsing: Criminal Law

The Medical Malpractice Act, 42 USC § 11101, governs medical malpractice claims, including those for misdiagnosis. Homeowners and tenants may be…

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 governs the disclosure of personal health information, allowing individuals…

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects homeowners and tenants from unreasonable searches and seizures, with the courts…

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, also known as the NVRA, governs voting rights for convicted felons in the US. This law affects…

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, including searches of their…

The process of police questioning is governed by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which protects individuals from…

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the 5th Amendment to the US Constitution, specifically Section 514 of Title 28, prohibits trying a person twice for the…

The Communications Decency Act of 1996, specifically Section 230, governs defamation on social media. Homeowners and tenants are affected by this…

The statute of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 governs claims for emotional distress without physical injury, allowing individuals to sue for damages. Homeowners…

The Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, 18 U.S.C. § 5031-5042, governs the expungement of juvenile records, affecting…