Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD
Lawyer
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Co-authored Articles (337)
How to Do Free Public Records Searches Online
Find arrest and other public records without spending a centPublic records are defined as any document that is made or filed in the course of public business or law. Marriage licenses, birth certificates, warrants/arrest...
Find Out if You Have a Warrant in Any State
A guide to locating an active warrant online and in person Having a warrant out for your arrest is a serious problem that can result from a range of situations, from missed court dates to criminal offenses. In some cases...
How to Find out Who Owns a Car
A complete guide to tracking down the owner & history of a vehicle There are a few different reasons you may want to identify and locate the owner of a vehicle. Perhaps you witnessed or were the victim of a hit-and-run a...
How to Make an Anonymous CPS Report Online & Over the Phone
US websites and phone numbers to help you report child abuseAny suspected child abuse or neglect is a serious issue, and it’s important to report it to Child Protective Services (CPS) as soon as possible. In the United...
How to
Write a Letter to a Judge
There are occasions when you may find it pertinent to write a letter to a judge. You may believe that what you have to say can impact how a judge approaches the task of sentencing someone you know. Knowing what to includ...
How to
Take a Name off a Car Title
Ensure a smooth ownership transfer with these simple steps Removing a person's name from a car’s title may be necessary for a variety of reasons including inheritance, divorce or gifting the vehicle to someone else. In...
How to
Add a Spouse to a Car Title
Ownership of a vehicle is established by the name or names that appear on the title. Most states will allow more than one person to claim ownership. Adding a name to a vehicle that already has your name listed will creat...
How to
Spot a Fake Social Security Card
Since 1936, the United States Social Security Administration ("SSA") has issued U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents a nine-digit social security number to track that individual in the social secur...
How to
Find Someone's Probation Officer
Criminal records and probation information are public record in most states. Therefore, you have every right to know the name of—and how to contact—someone’s probation officer. You could ask the individual directly...
How to Write an Incident Report: Format, Examples & Tips
A guide to writing an incident report and following workplace protocols If you're a security guard or police officer deployed to the scene of an incident, writing up a detailed and accurate report is an important part of...
How to
Fill Out an FMLA Form
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a program regulated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) that allows employees of employers covered by the Act to take an unpaid, medical leave of absence from their j...
How to
Check if You Have a Warrant Online
If you are wanted by the police, you may be taken in to custody at any time, at home, at work, or during a routine traffic stop. To avoid further complications, fines, or penalties, you should try to resolve your warran...
How to
Work in the USA as a Canadian Citizen
Despite the tighter border controls introduced in the past decade, Canadian citizens still enjoy special travel and work privileges in the United States thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). But to w...
How to
Write a Letter for Not Being Able to Attend Court
If you are in the middle of a criminal or civil lawsuit, you may have to attend a variety of hearings. Judges expect people to make scheduled hearings. If, for some reason, you cannot make the hearing or the trial, then ...
How to Dispute E-ZPass Violations in NJ and Avoid Toll Violations
Get fraudulent New Jersey tolls marked as invalidIf you drive on toll roads in New Jersey, there’s a good chance you’ve received a toll violation from NJ E-ZPass, even if your account was in good standing. You can di...
How to Dispose of Private Documents with or without a Shredder
4 easy ways to protect your personal information Destroying paperwork that contains sensitive content, like bank statements, credit card statements, pay stubs, or receipts can make sure your personal information doesn't ...
How to Write a Constitution for School or Personal Project
A constitution is a document that provides the rules on how an organization of people (e.g., a small club, a university group, or even a group as large as a country or state) runs its affairs. For most people, the need t...
How to
Write a Letter to Your Attorney
When you hire an attorney, you will need to communicate with him frequently so that he obtains all of the necessary evidence to presenting a strong case on your behalf. Generally, your attorney will reach out to you whe...
How to
Address a Letter to a Judge
You can address most judges at the start of a letter as "Dear Judge" (or "Dear Justice" if they serve in a U.S. state or federal Supreme Court, or in certain courts of other countries). When addressing the envelope, it i...
How to Check if a Social Security Number is Valid
A simple guide to verifying your own or an employee’s SSN In order to work in the United States, everyone must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN). Employers are required by federal law to verify the SSNs of thei...
