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Criminal LawIs Voyeurism a Crime? What Counts and What the Penalties Are
Hidden cameras, upskirting, peeping through windows. Here's what counts as voyeurism, and how Canada, the US, the UK and Australia punish it.
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Criminal LawAssault vs. Battery: What's the Difference?
"Assault and battery" sounds like one crime, but it's two ideas. And in Canada, "battery" isn't even a criminal charge. Here's how it works in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
How-ToHow Much Does It Cost to Change Your Name?
Changing your name can be free or cost several hundred dollars. Here's what it costs in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, plus the hidden costs most people forget.
Criminal LawInvoluntary vs. Voluntary Manslaughter: What's the Difference?
Manslaughter isn't murder, but it isn't an accident either. Here's the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and the penalties in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
Law EducationWhat Does Disposed Mean in a Court Case?
You looked up a court case and the status just says "Disposed." Does that mean guilty, not guilty, or dropped? Here's what it really means and how to find the actual outcome.
Criminal LawCan You Go to Jail for Not Paying Credit Card Debt?
A debt collector mentions legal action and suddenly you're picturing handcuffs. Here's what can and can't happen if you stop paying your credit card in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
Criminal LawCan You Go to Jail for Missing a Court Date for a Traffic Ticket?
You asked for a trial on your ticket, then the date slipped by. Here's what actually happens when you miss traffic court in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, and what to do next.
Criminal LawCan You Go to Jail for Lying on Your Resume?
Everyone polishes their resume a little. But when does a resume lie become fraud? We look at the law in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, and the real people who went to prison for it.
Criminal LawCan You Go to Jail for Keeping Money Deposited in Your Account by Mistake?
Extra money suddenly shows up in your bank account. Can you keep it? We look at what happens in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia when you spend money deposited by mistake, including real cases where people were charged.
Criminal LawCan You Go to Jail for Ignoring a Jury Duty Summons?
Tempted to toss that jury duty letter in the recycling? Here's what can actually happen if you don't show up in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, and how to get excused the right way.
BylawsWhere Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater? State and Country Rules (2026)
Collecting rainwater is legal in all 50 US states, but a few states like Colorado and Utah limit how much. Here are the rules in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
Law EducationIn What States Is It Legal to Marry Your Sister? (None. Here's the Law)
No US state lets you marry your sister, and neither do Canada, the UK or Australia. Here's what the law says about sibling marriage, half-siblings, step-siblings and cousins.
Law EducationIs It Illegal to Go Through Someone's Trash? Dumpster Diving and the Law
Going through trash left at the curb is often legal, but trespassing, local scavenging bylaws and using what you find can make it illegal. Here's what courts in the US, Canada and the UK have said.