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What Are the Penalties for Jumping Bail?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Most people accused of a crime don't just sit in jail waiting for their trial. Instead, they are released on bail, a sort of financial insurance policy on...
Do Sodomy Laws Still Exist?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Way back in 2003, the Supreme Court ruled that states could not prohibit consensual sex between two adults. This decision invalidated state sodomy laws in the...
Penalties for Hitting the Road With No Motorcycle License
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You ride a motorcycle because you're a free spirit who loves the open road and resists all things safe and conventional. Still, some rules are best not to...
Is It Illegal to Smoke in a Car With a Child in the U.S.?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
It has been a while since people could smoke in most restaurants or coffee shops or hotel rooms, but they could light up in cars. Not so if children are...
Curfew Laws for Adults
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
When you were a kid, curfew was when it got dark outside. As a teenager, it was before midnight. But now that you're an adult, can anyone tell you what time...
Can Police Shoot at a Fleeing Vehicle?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Police officers often face dangerous circumstances, not the least of which is when a suspect is fleeing in a car. A high-speed pursuit can endanger officers as...
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