You get arrested as a senior in high school. Your first concerns are fairly immediate: What will your parents say? What legal rights do you have? Are you going to have to spend time in jail or pay a fine?As things move forward, though, you start thinking a bit farther...
Year: 2019
Will technology prohibit you from driving?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous since you put yourself and countless others at risk. And those who already faced the consequences of a drunk driving conviction probably understand the risks you take by getting behind the wheel after...
Refusing a warrantless search request is hard, study says
What can you do if a police officer asks to search your vehicle or your home? Is it really a request that you can refuse, or is the officer just phrasing it politely? This isn’t always clear, and perhaps intentionally so. In some cases, police don’t want...
You could face aggravated robbery charges without a weapon
Hearing news reports related to theft or robbery may not be uncommon. However, while you know you shouldn’t take things from another person, matters become worse when weapons are involved.As instances of robberies have spiked at Dollar General stores in...
You can take control over crystal meth before it devastates you
Although they are illegal and detrimental to your health, many people experiment with drugs. And while you probably know there are legal consequences for possessing, manufacturing and using illicit substances, you may not be familiar with how distressing drugs can be...
With eyewitness testimony, seeing isn’t always believing
For the vast majority of human beings, sight is the most highly utilized sense. Phrases like “I’ll never forget what I saw” come to mind when thinking about how trustworthy our visual perception is. Unfortunately, when the stakes are high, we cannot...
Considering a protective order but don’t know how it would help?
In most cases, people live together peaceably, without threats of personal violence. But in those instances where you believe your well-being is at risk, you may want to obtain a protective order.A judge may grant an order of protection, or restraining order. However,...
Should I talk to my child-in-law about their parenting?
As a grandparent, you will be highly invested in the upbringing of your grandchildren. You will want to make sure that their parents are providing the best possible environment for their physical and emotional development, and that they are protected and loved.If you...
Popping a wheelie can lead to criminal charges
When you first get your driver’s license, you probably appreciate a newfound sense of freedom. It can be exhilarating to get out on the open road, especially on your own. And if you’re driving a motorcycle, it may seem even better.But driving requires...
The devastating impact witnessing abuse can have on children
Toxic or unhealthy relationships can be very harmful to people's physical and emotional health. Sadly, people don't always recognize something as abusive. They can also be scared to leave this type of relationship because of the threat to their safety, or they are...