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Can You Refuse to Answer Police Questions?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
You can almost always refuse to answer police questions, but depending on the circumstances it may produce somewhat different legal results. Here is a general...
High-School Girl, 18, Arrested for Dating Girl, 15
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
High school girls in Florida can apparently be arrested for dating one another, as 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt was slapped with sex offense charges for being in a...
Illegal Downloads: What Are the Penalties?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Are there penalties for illegal downloads? Chances are, you or someone you know downloads music or movies online. But just because "everybody does it" doesn't...
Which 3 Crimes Are in the U.S. Constitution?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The Fourth of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but it also provides a timely reason to learn some trivia about America's other...
Day at the Beach? Don't Get Arrested
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Getting arrested at the beach? It's true -- your day of sun and fun could end up with you in just your swimmies and handcuffs. With summer in full swing, it...
Can You Get DUI Probation Instead of Jail?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A DUI arrest doesn't always have to end in a jail sentence. Even repeat offenders can get DUI probation instead of jail time. Probation is by no means a slap...
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