Is it possible to get arrested for domestic violence, or have a protective order put out on you, if you never even put your hands on someone? Yes, it is – and it’s important to understand why. The terms “domestic violence” and “domestic abuse” can conjure up disturbing images of bruises, cuts, or even broken [...]
The holidays are here again – they kick off around these parts with Thanksgiving and go right on through New Year’s. There’s really nothing quite like gathering with friends and family to celebrate the season, and it means even more right now as we come out of two years of staying in and staying home. [...]
A Virginia mother was recently charged with felony murder and child neglect after her four-year-old son died after he ingested gummy candies infused with marijuana. The mother, who claimed the boy ate only half a gummy, said that she called poison control and was assured the child would be fine. Detectives investigating the case found [...]
In a study that will shock precisely no one, research has determined that people who are drunk do not realize they are drunk while they are, you know… drunk. The study, which was conducted by the Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology at Ghent University in Belgium and reported in the Journal of Safety [...]
The point of criminal justice, at its center, is fairness. That’s basically what the word justice means if you break it down far enough and tilt your head to the side. Ideally, though, every potential criminal is truly treated innocent until proven guilty, and even those guilty are still considered human beings. Even prison was [...]
True immunity in the eyes of the law is not really a thing that exists, despite popular belief. While you can’t be convicted of a crime willy-nilly, law enforcement has a way of finding something, some reason to make charges stick or new ones emerge. That’s why you should always make sure you have a [...]
We typically like to think we have some modicum of genuine privacy when it comes to something as intimate as medical records. I know, that’s a terrifying way to start anything. I wish I could reassure you and say none of this is truly scary, but… Anyways. While doctor/patient confidentiality is indeed a thing, the [...]
It’s no secret the internet at large has its dark sides. Crime is rampant and often unchecked, in all levels of severity, because people can be relatively unsupervised and anonymous. What better to combat this technological problem than with more technology? One especially heinous crime with an unfortunate internet popularity is child pornography and abuse. [...]
Having a driver’s license is one of those things you take for granted. It’s not until after you lose it that you realize how much of your life relies on being able to drive where you want, when you want. Most of us have jobs, kids, and other life obligations that simply require having your [...]
Few things are more painful, complicated, and often convoluted as domestic violence cases – no matter who is telling the truth. However, the person accused often faces a unique set of consequences that start as soon as the accusation is made. Domestic violence cases are considered especially heinous — and rightfully so — but this [...]
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