Federal Crimes
Do Presidential Candidates Have to Release Their Tax Returns?
Although there is a heated debate around presidential candidates’ tax returns, they are not required by law to release them to the public. Like anyone else, presidential candidates can exercise their constitutional right to privacy regarding tax returns. There is ongoing contention about whether presidential candidates should have to release their tax statements. One senator… read more
Read MoreFederal Criminal Offenses
Crimes and civil infractions are typically charged at either the municipal, city, or state level depending on their severity. When a crime spans state lines, involves substantial amounts of money, or is caused by specific actions, the charges are automatically filed at the federal level. Whether a crime is charged at the federal or state… read more
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