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Is It Illegal to Open Someone Else's Mail?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Is it illegal to open another person's mail, even if it's mistakenly delivered to your address or mailbox? The answer is generally yes, if you recognize that...
At DUI Checkpoints, Are Drug Swabs Legal?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
To curb a rising tide of drugged driving, law enforcement officers are beginning to use drug swabs at DUI checkpoints to test for marijuana, cocaine, and other...
10 States With the Highest Rates of Property Crime
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
We previously discussed the FBI's crime report on the states with the highest rates of violent crime. But what about property crime? According to the FBI's...
5 Dumb Ways to Get Arrested Over Christmas
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
It would be ho-ho-horrible to spend Christmas behind bars, yet people still manage to get arrested over this joyous time of year. So don't be a merry moron,...
What Happens If You Make a School Bomb Threat?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
School bomb threats can cause real panic even if the threat is a hoax, and the perpetrators can face real legal consequences. A bomb scare suspect at Harvard...
Using a Fake ID? 5 Potential Legal Consequences
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Using a fake ID can lead to serious legal consequences. While it may be tempting to use a fake ID for acts that seem "innocent" or "victimless" -- such as...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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