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Hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing each year, but most of them are found. In 2012, there were approximately 661,000 reports of missing persons in the United States.
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Q: What are five elements of fraud?
A: To demonstrate that fraud has taken place, an investigator or prosecutor must establish five conditions. These are that facts have been misrepresented, the misrepresented facts were material to the transaction and were intended to be relied upon, the victim justifiably relied upon the misrepresentation, and material harm resulted. -
Q: What is considered a Class D felony in Indiana?
A: According to the law office of Ross G. Thomas, Class D felonies in Indiana cover crimes such as possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana or operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Theft and criminal confinement also fall under this classification. Class D felonies are the lowest level of misdemeanor offense. -
Q: What city is the murder capital per capita?
A: According to The Advocate, Flint, Mich., had the highest number of murders per capita in the United States in 2012. The data is based on the FBI's Crime in the United States report for 2012, released in mid-2013. -
Q: What happens if you lie under oath?
A: If you lie in a sworn statement or under oath in a court of law, you commit perjury and can face criminal charges, according to FindLaw, a leader in online legal services and information. Under federal and state laws, penalties include fines, probation or imprisonment for up to five years. If you are in law enforcement, public service or in service to the courts and convicted of perjury, your employment can be terminated. -
Q: What is the difference between larceny and theft?
A: The difference between larceny and theft is that larceny is the wrongful taking of tangible property while theft includes the theft and use of intellectual and intangible property. Both acts are considered crimes and are punishable by law in all states. -
Q: Why was Frank Sinatra arrested?
A: In 1938, the singer Frank Sinatra was arrested twice for what the New York Times describes as "sex crimes." First, in late November, he was arrested on charges of seduction, and second, in late December, he was arrested on charges of adultery. Both of these charges were later dismissed. - See More Crime Questions
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Q: Who is the president of Belize?
A: The presidential role in the country of Belize belongs to the Prime Minister, Dean O. Barrow. Mr. Barrow was sworn into office on February 8th, 2008 as a result of a landslide general election victory in Belize's sixth post-independence election -
Q: What is Prince William's last name?
A: Prince William's last name is Mountbatten-Windsor. The royal family, typically, does not need to use a last name. However, this last name is used by direct descendants of Queen Elizabeth II, when they have an occasion to need one, such as upon marriage into the family. -
Q: What is Nelson Mandela doing now?
A: Nelson Mandela, the activist who spent many years in prison before becoming the first black South African president, died on December 5, 2013, at the age of 95. He is credited with helping to end apartheid in South Africa. -
Q: What type of government does Venezuela have?
A: Venezuela has a federal republic style of government. It is under a constitution and has an elected president who serves as both head of government and head of state. The nation has a 167-seat unicameral National Assembly. There are 23 states, 11 federally controlled island groups and a government district that includes parts of Caracas. -
Q: What kind of government does the Philippines have?
A: The Philippines is a democratic republic with an executive, legislative and judicial branch. The elected president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The legislative branch has two bodies; the upper chamber is the Senate and the lower chamber is the House of Representatives. -
Q: Who is the president of Australia?
A: Australia, a Commonwealth country, does not have a president. The nation does have a prime minister. The prime minister of Australia as of March 2014 is Tony Abbott, the head of the Labor Party of Australia. - See More Foreign Laws Questions
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Q: How long can a U.S. citizen stay out of the country?
A: U.S. citizens have the right to stay abroad for as long as they wish, and they can return at any time, according to New York Daily News. American citizens can remain abroad for the rest of their lives as long as they have permanent residency in the United States. -
Q: What is immigration marriage fraud?
A: Immigration marriage fraud refers to the practice of entering into marriage for the purpose of evading any provision of U.S. immigration law. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the most common form of immigration-related marriage fraud occurs when a foreign national marries a U.S. citizen with the intention of becoming a lawful permanent resident and, ultimately, a citizen of the United States. -
Q: What happens to illegal immigrants in Canada?
A: According to the Canada Border Services Agency, anyone found to be living in Canada illegally will first be issued a removal order and then deported from the country. If an individual appeals a removal order, the deportation cannot take place until the appeal has been decided. -
Q: How can you check the status of a green card?
A: Individuals waiting for a U.S. green card may check the status through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. The agency notes that applicants can get online updates of where they are in the process, from application through production of the card. -
Q: Do illegal immigrants receive Social Security benefits?
A: According to the official website of the Social Security Administration, illegal immigrants cannot receive Social Security benefits because they cannot get a Social Security card with a unique number. Only legal immigrants can obtain a Social Security card and number. -
Q: Where do most immigrants come from?
A: According to a 2012 study by the Pew Research Center, most immigrants to the United States come from the Asia-Pacific and Latin America-Caribbean regions. The study showed an increase in immigrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East from 1992 to 2012 and a decrease in immigrants from Latin America, Europe and other parts of North America. - See More Immigration Questions
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Q: What are the benefits of joining the European Union?
A: There are several benefits for joining the European Union including membership into the largest single market, access to foreign direct investment and the citizens' right to relocate anywhere within the European Union without a visa. -
Q: Which countries are Nigeria's allies?
A: Nigeria's allies are Niger, Benin, Chad and Cameroon. These countries have assisted or been called upon to assist Nigeria in combating common enemies in regional conflicts, such as conflicts involving the militant group Boko Haram. -
Q: How much foreign aid does the United States give to Mexico?
A: In 2013, the United States gave Mexico $51.5 million in foreign aid. Of that amount, $24.8 million, the largest segment, was designated for democracy, human rights and governance. The next largest amount, $10.9 million, was designated for the environment, and $8.4 million was designated for economic development. -
Q: Which countries are a part of NAFTA?
A: The United States, Canada and Mexico are three countries that make up NAFTA. The acronym NAFTA stands for North American Trade Association. -
Q: What are the G8 countries' names?
A: The eight countries making up the G8 were the United States, Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Russia. In March 2014, the other members of the G8 dismissed Russia from membership due to what they termed an "illegal attempt" on the part of Russia to annex Crimea. -
Q: Why was OPEC formed?
A: OPEC was formed to allow a group of oil exporting countries to organize their economic policies in order to ensure income and influence oil prices globally. Multinational corporations largely controlled oil markets at the time of OPEC's creation, so the organization formed in order to give member countries greater leverage of the global market and greater control over their natural resources. - See More International Orgs Questions
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