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Is It Legal to Shoot Someone Carrying a Fake Gun?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Four police officers shot and killed a man in Oakland who approached them with a fake gun last week, SF Gate reports. The officers' body cameras were not on,...
Accidents and Animals: Pet Hit and Run Laws
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
There generally are not specific criminal laws regarding hitting a dog or other pet with a car and fleeing, as there are with people. But you may be cited for...
Date Rape Punishment
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Date rape is rape. It doesn't matter if you know the victim, whether you took them out on a date, whether they drank during the date, or whether they led you...
Is It Illegal to Join Anonymous?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
It is not illegal to join Anonymous because you cannot join. Officially, there is nothing to join, although the collective does provide instructions on...
What Does 'Chain of Custody' Mean?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
The term 'chain of custody' refers to the protocol for handling physical proof that will be introduced in a courtroom, ensuring evidence complies with the...
Is Begging Illegal? Anti-Panhandling Laws Across the Land
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Estimates indicate over half a million people in the United States are homeless. And while that figure may be declining, states still struggle to find a...
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