Domestic violence can destroy a family. Whether one or both parents participate, it has a negative impact on the children. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health, domestic violence exposure can impact kids their whole...
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Can my accuser drop domestic violence charges against me?
Most domestic violence arrests start with someone calling the police. The caller could be the alleged victim, someone else in the house, or a neighbor. Later, it might turn out to be a misunderstanding, or the alleged victim might change their story and decide not to...
Can police search your car during a traffic stop?
If you have ever been pulled over by an officer, you know how intimidating the experience can be. Unfortunately, too often police use their position of authority to overstep their legal bounds, including using claims of minor traffic violations as a pretext to force...
Drunk driving charges and vehicle impoundment
From time behind bars to the loss of your driver's license and financial consequences, drunk driving charges could turn your life on end. If you currently face these allegations, it is crucial to look at other ways in which the charges might impact you. For example,...
Are you allowed to record or film police?
When interacting with law enforcement, it is important that you remain calm and quiet. This increases the odds that a traffic stop or other encounter with police goes without incident. Evidence, like video or audio recordings, to confirm your compliance may go a long...
What to look for on a search warrant to determine validity
Some police officers are standing at your front door. They say they are here to search your home and they present you with a warrant. How do you know the search warrant really gives them the power to search your home? What to look for on the search warrant The Fourth...
Can a DUI get you expelled from college?
If you are a college student arrested due to DUI crimes, how much should you worry about a conviction? Does a conviction have the potential to seriously affect your future, especially as a college student? The answer may surprise you. While the consequences may not...
Comparing Florida’s Wrongful Conviction Rate to Other States
The constitution allows persons accused of a crime to have a fair and speedy trial. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system does not always get it right. A failure in the criminal justice process can result in a wrongful conviction of an innocent person, causing...
Can you accidentally receive stolen property?
Unless you have stockpiled dry goods and other supplies, you undoubtedly have noticed a sharp climb in the price of consumer goods recently. In fact, according to reporting from CBS, inflation has caused living expenses to rise by nearly 8% in the last year alone....
Why your right to remain silent is protected by law
The fifth amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects your right to self-incrimination, which means providing information that proves your guilt. You’ve probably heard the term “you have the right to remain silent” used in movies, but you must understand how this...
