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See something you shouldn’t have? You may have been the victim of indecent exposure. While indecent exposure in many states simply equates to the intentional exposure of the genitals in a public setting, other states, such as California, have a more nuanced law in place. In these states indecent exposure must come with the proof of a desire to sexually offend or insult a member of the public, according to FindLaw.

When someone owes an unpaid debt and does not meet the requirements of bankruptcy, a garnishment may be placed on their income or property until the creditor can collect fully on the debt in question. A garnishment is a fairly extreme means of collecting on an unpaid debt and a situation usually reached after other attempts at an agreement or settlement have been exhausted.

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A moving violation (also referred to as moving traffic violation) is an umbrella term that can encompass any number of infractions while driving an automobile, from the traditional speeding ticket, to more recently passed “no nos” like texting while driving all the way up to driving under the influence (DUI) and vehicular homicide.

This is the first entry in BeenVerified’s legal term library designed to help you better understand public record information, criminal records and related terminology. The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

When faced with a criminal charge many people assume the defendant has just two options in responding with a plea: g_uilty_ or n_ot guilty_. You may have learned to assume this from watching episodes of Law & Order where the prosecutor offers the accused an easier ride if they admit their guilt, or conversely threaten to “throw the book at them” if they fight the charge with a plea of not guilty and take the case to a court trial. Guilty or Not Guilty, that’s all there is to decide, right?