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10 States With the Highest Rates of Violent Crime
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
According to a new FBI crime report, the nation experienced a slight increase in violent crimes in 2012, along with a decrease in property crimes. Which states...
When Can Police Conduct a Body Cavity Search?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When can police conduct a body cavity search? A body cavity search is one of the most invasive and humiliating kinds of intrusion a suspect can be subjected...
D.C. School Bus Driver Busted for DUI on the Job
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A Washington, D.C., school bus driver has been fired and charged with DUI after allegedly driving and abandoning an occupied school bus while...
Mom Tries to Sell Baby to Craigslist Contact
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
A Mississippi mom is under arrest for allegedly offering to sell her baby to a woman she met via Craigslist. Authorities say Bobbie Jo Stojic, 23, of Bay St....
When Can Police Impound Your Car?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When are police legally allowed to impound your vehicle? One scenario seems obvious: Cops can impound a car when it is either evidence or the instrument of a...
What Is an Alford Plea?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
What is an Alford plea? It's named after a famous U.S. Supreme Court case, but what exactly does it mean? A recent case shows how Alford pleas are used in...
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