Articles by Neil Lemons

1) Second Conviction of a Drug Trafficking Offense
If a defendant has been indicted by the federal government for a violation of the narcotics statute, 21 U.S.C. 841 (b), and he has a prior conviction for a drug offense, the penalties can become quite severe. The mandatory penalties can double in prison time if a defendant has a previous drug conviction. The statute 21 U.S.C. 851, dictates the procedure whereby the government establishes that a... » read more

2) Benefits of Joining a Corvette Club
When my husband and I joined a Corvette club after buying a Corvette, some of our friends rolled their eyes. They thought it was bit corny and that we'd be out of element. Boy they were wrong. Joining a Corvette club is something every Corvette owner should do. Being in a Corvette club is more than just attending obligatory meetings every other week or once a month. It's a chance for camaraderie, a time... » read more

3) The History of the Corvette
During the post-war area, the design for the Corvette began in 1951 after General Motors' chief stylist Harley Earl visits a Watkins Glen sports car race and becomes impressed with the foreign sports cars that watched in the race. His decision to create an American sports car, later to become known as the Corvette, earned him the name, "Father of the Corvette." A prototype was created in 1952, made of... » read more

4) Lap Band - Seven Crucial Facts You Need to Know
Lap band surgery has become quite popular over the last three years in the United states, as it was ten years ago in European countries. As with most new break throughs there are always misunderstandings and not so credible advertisers trying to simply the subject. We have attempted to take the seven most common misunderstood conecepts, or myths, surrounding Lap Band surgery and formulate the true... » read more

5) Understanding Auto Depreciation - What the Salesman Won't Tell You
The question in the back of your mind after you've bought a used or new car is always, "I wonder how long I can drive this car till I have to sell it." Hand-in-hand with selling your car comes the question of what will it be worth in the future. This price will be contingent upon the automotive depreciation of your car, how much it loses its value from original price paid to price sold. The question of... » read more

6) I.R.S. Email Scams - 6 Tips to Protect Yourself
In Nov. 2005 the I.R.S. issued an alert for consumers warning of an email that appears as if it has come from the Internal Revenue Service, but it has absolutely not. The email looks official and claims that the recipient has a tax refund coming his/her way. The email then directs the reader to a link that requests very sensitive, personal, information. It asks for your nine digit Social Security Card... » read more

7) Possession of Child Pornography & Trafficking --What the Law States
Possessions of child pornography, and the distribution of it, are some of the most targeted activities for investigation by both federal and state law enforcement agencies. Of course, a person has to knowingly possess pornographic images of children to be guilty of possession, and the images have to be real (non-computer generated) images of underage persons (children) for a legitimate... » read more

8) Back Taxes Owed to IRS Now Collected by Private Debt Collectors
According to a New York Times article that was released August of last year (2006), I.R.S. back taxes and delinquent taxes under $25,000 or less owed by taxpayers will now be attempted to be collected by up to three private collection agencies. Two weeks after the article was published, data on 12,500 overdue taxpayers was turned over to the three private collection agencies. Paying Private Tax... » read more

9) 5 Legal Points Concerning Bank Fraud Crime
Violations of law at a bank or by using accounts of a financial institution are commonly prosecuted in federal court as "bank fraud." The United States Attorney Office will seek an Indictment (a charging document formally charging the person with a crime) for bank fraud based upon a relatively non-complex theft or embezzlement of monies by a bank employee, or a more complex scheme to defraud based... » read more

10) 20 Basic Facets to Money Laundering Law
"Money laundering" as it is commonly called, involves the transfer of monies that are a product of criminal activity - whether that activity is drug trafficking related or white collar crime related. Although there is a fairly broad definition of money laundering, the federal money laundering laws were enacted to attempt to take the profit out of criminal activity. Congress has passed several laws... » read more

11) On-line Solicitation of a Minor For Sexual Purposes: The Legality Behind The Charge
On-line solicitation of a minor for a sexual purpose, that is, with intent to commit a sexual activity with that minor, is one of the most investigated and targeted activities by both federal and state law enforcement in this day and age. The on-line solicitation as it is known as, is usually in the form of contact by electronic mail (e-mail), instant messaging, or other use of the Internet. The... » read more

12) 10 Mail & Wire Fraud Statute Facets
Fraudulent misrepresentations and schemes to defraud which use the United States mail to further that fraudulent conduct, can be prosecuted as mail fraud. Also, another commonly used federal law to prosecute misrepresentations and frauds is the statute known as "wire fraud." The United States Attorney Office will seek an Indictment (a charging document formally charging the person with a crime) for... » read more

13) Delinquent Taxes - What Happens if I Don't Pay the IRS?
Depending on how much time has past, an individual will see hundreds; even of thousands of dollars owed in back taxes that were not originally assessed when first receiving a letter from IRS. Similar to a credit card company, penalties and interest can and will be applied. Delinquent Income Tax Return Defined - A delinquent income tax return is defined, in the eyes of the IRS and federal government as: » read more

14) Defensive Driving with Trucks - 7 Tips From a Trucker that Could Save Your Life
I would like to share with you some of the daily safety problems that the professional truck driver faces. In my opinion, cars maneuvered by poor drivers (J. Q. Public) must have a magnet installed in their front bumper that attracts them to trucks. This magnet pulls them within thirty feet of the rear of semi-trailers. The semi driver CAN NOT see anything behind the trailer within that distance. This... » read more

15) Corvette Z06 Burns More Rubber for Less Cash, a New Comparison Study Reveals All
The Corvette has been associated with speed since its inception in 1953 and the aesthetics of the Corvette have become the flagship design of the Chevrolet model for the past couple of decades. The Corvette was never slow by any means, but there was a recent push for smaller, compact street devils that have been transforming roads into fast and furious tracks in the past few years. This movement... » read more

16) Men's Dating Advice: Five Crucial Mistakes Men Make When Planning Dates Online & How to Avoid Them
Meeting, flirting with, keeping the conversation going, and building attraction with datable females in person is tough enough, but the game is completely changed when meeting women online for dates and romance. There are at least five crucial, yet very common, mistakes men make when trying to work her up for the first date. Don't make these mistakes, and you will be have more success than 95% of men... » read more

17) Dating Tip: Four Blogging Strategies to Arouse Her Interest, & Make Her Think About You Nonstop
One of the hardest, but most important, attraction tools to initiate and maintain after meeting a potential mate or sex partner is to pique her interest, arouse her passion, and raise her curiosity levels early on. You only get small amount of time before you're making a touchdown in the friend zone on the team you don't want to be playing on. Avoid this draft. You want to get her thinking you are a... » read more

18) Five Proven Art Festival Showing Strategies for Artists Selling Their Work
So you've always wondered what it would be like to be an artist and show and sell your work around the country at weekend art shows. Here are some tips that can increase your chances of succeeding. 1. Visit the Art Shows First - You may not always have the luxury of visiting each and every art show before you apply for acceptance. After all, if you visit before applying, you'll have to wait another... » read more

19) What Really Saves Gas & How Much? Six Common Gas-Saving Tips Tested
With gas prices so high, the media is awash with lists of gas-saving tips. Well how's this for a tip? If you listen to us, you can see hybrid-type savings without having to buy a new car. By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy up to 37 percent right away (depending on how you drive). Combine several tips and perform routine maintenance and you will save real dollars, not just... » read more

20) SECTION 409(A) and its Regulatory Cousins: What it Means for Private Companies
The IRS recently threw down the gauntlet and placed pressure on private companies to get their valuations right at no matter what stage of development they are. The Service has backed up this gesture by exposing private companies to substantial tax liabilities and penalties if they do not. Since the enactment of Section 409(A), non-public companies have struggled with how they should establish that the... » read more