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Understanding Background Checks

Whenever you apply for a job, a loan, a new home, or even a gun, you’re going to have to undergo a background check. You may not give this too much thought, especially if you have a clean record, but it’s still good to know what shows up on your background check . . . […]

The Differences Between Jail And Prison

Jail and prison are technically not the same place. They’re not two terms that refer to the same institution. What are the differences? Jails hold people for short-term periods. They hold people who have recently been arrested but have yet to post bail; people who are waiting for trial, and convicted people who are serving […]