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Deferred Prosecution Agreements Explained Deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) are agreements between a prosecutor and a target, usually in a criminal investigation, in which the target agrees to fulfill certain obligations and the prosecutor defers or ultimately declines prosecution. DPAs date back at least as far

What is Considered Common Law Marriage? Common law marriage is a legal concept that has its roots in the practice of court decisions in England during the 1300s, which essentially created marriage in the absence of a formal ceremony, if the parties had the intent

Forensic and Legal Psychology: An Introduction The discipline of forensic and legal psychology sits at the intersection of psychological research and the practical application of that research within the confines of the law. Essentially, forensic and legal psychology is the integration of psychological principles with

What is Legal Recovery? Legal recovery, also known as legal setoff, occurs when a creditor offsets a debt owed to a debtor against any amounts owed by the creditor to the debtor. It is common in auditor/independent contractor situations. Consider the following example: you engage

What is Common Law Marriage? Common law marriage has a history dating back to medieval England, where it was believed that no one should be coerced into marriage. Instead, parties were permitted to marry by agreement, the marriage just required that the parties intend to

What Is A Eviction Hold Off Agreement? An eviction hold off agreement is defined as an "agreement between the tenant and landlord to defer the eviction" or postpone a lockout attempt initiated against a tenant. While it may sound similar to an eviction agreement, an