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Is It a Crime to Point a Gun at Someone?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Often in criminal law, why you do something matters just as much (if not more) than what you do. So pointing a gun at someone can get you into trouble, but how...
Criminal Penalties for Murder Threats
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We all know you can't threaten to kill the president. But what about a normal person? Or a whole race of people? Does it matter if it was on social media? And...
5 Lessons From 'Affluenza' Teen's Attempted Escape to Mexico
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Ethan Couch remains in custody in an immigration detention center in Mexico City, after almost a month on the run from law enforcement. The so-called...
Pressing Criminal Charges: What Is It and Who Does It?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
We hear the phrase "pressing charges" a lot in movies and on TV. After a while, you kind of get the feeling you know what it means. But many people have the...
Criminal Penalties for Prescription Drug Abuse
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Drug abuse and addiction aren't limited to illicit drugs like crack and heroin -- more and more people every year become addicted to prescription drugs. And...
Can I Drive With an Open Container in My Trunk?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Say you are driving to a friend's house and you want to bring a few opened bottles of booze from your holiday party to finish up. You put them in the trunk of...
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