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Is It Legal to Carry a Sword in Public?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Not many Americans walk around carrying swords -- at least, not nearly as many who want to carry guns. But if you are fantasizing about loitering like a...
7 Key Factors in Setting Bail
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Judges typically set bail -- the amount a defendant must pay to be released from custody pending trial -- during the first court appearance following an...
10 Cities With the Most Police, Firefighters Per Capita
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
When choosing where to live or work, public safety is a top concern. That's why it may be a smart move to consider a city with more police officers and...
How to Celebrate '4/20' Without Getting Arrested
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The reefer-reveler's annual "holiday," 4/20, is this weekend. And while some state and local laws have changed to allow slightly more mnarijuana in our lives,...
5 Things a DUI Lawyer Can Do (That You Probably Can't)
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
What can a DUI lawyer do for you? An experienced attorney can do many things well that most DUI defendants would struggle to do passably. And we aren't talking...
Can Police Read or Search Through Your Mail?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Is it legal for police to read or search through your mail? Your mail is one thing you'd probably prefer the cops not to peek at, but in many cases they can....
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