In the custody of the law. … [Read more...]

This term is usually applied to those taxes which are payable upon goods and merchandise imported or exported. Story, Const f 949; Pollock v. Trust Co., 158 U. S. 601, 15 Sup. Ct. 912, 39 L. Ed. 1108; Marriott v. Brune, 9 How. 632, 13 I Ed. 282. The duties, toll, tribute, or tariff payable upon merchandise exported or imported. These are called ''customs" from having been paid … [Read more...]

A crime in most states, this is the wrongful taking of a child from parents or guardians with the intent to interfere with the physical custody of the child by the parent. … [Read more...]

Also abbreviated as CBP. Now part of the Department of Homeland Security, it has the responsibility to secure the borders of the United States, prevent crossing of the border without authorization, checking of appropriate visas and immigration documents of passengers arriving at U.S. airports who seek admittance into the United States from international countries. … [Read more...]

Family Law and Divorce; the parent that has sole or primary custody of a child. … [Read more...]